How can I report a slumlord that I've been asking for months to fix the roof and the roof is caving in

You cannot force the landlord to make the repairs. You can call code enforcement, but make sure that you have given the proper 7 day notice and...

How can my landlord put me out and i paid my rent and have a receipt

I agree with the other attorneys and only add that you should check to make sure you have no moneys owing to the landlord. The landlord cannot put...

Does does a registered sex offender have to divulge to a new landlord?

The landlord should seek legal advice and representation. The landlord should make sure that from now on, a good application process is mandatory...

In a M to M rental in Hollywd Fl. here 7 mths. Im 13 days late. Owner post a Notice to Vaca on 7/5 but dated it 7/4. valid?

The Pay or Quit Notice is valid. The Landlord doesn't have to re-post. You were given three full business days to pay or quit the premises.

How long does it usually take to evict a person in Florida

The average time in Florida from filing of an eviction lawsuit to the meeting with the deputy sheriff is 4 weeks.

Yes, you can file a lawsuit against a former tenant for a money damages judgment. If you don't know where to have him individually (personally)...

Pest control came in & sprayed while I slept. Woke up to see a man spraying my bathroom. The Mgr Always waits outside. Legal?

Yes, it is legal for management to enter and spray for pests. Don't know if security bar is legal. Probably not.

If I pay past-due rent before a court date does that give the landlord right to evict me?

In FL a Pay or Quit Notice gives you three business days to pay after you receive the notice. During that time, you go to the physical address...

I had a month to month lease but new owner says it’s no longer good. What do I do?

You need to find the receipt that proves you paid the security deposit to the old landlord. Then, you only need to pay the new owner the...

In Florida, can the tenant use the Security Deposit as the last month's rent.?

As the landlord, you can decide to honor their wishes. I certainly would not do it. You would then have no funds to go against if the tenant...