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Can a landlord give us an eviction notice for a wagon for my son and a bicycle in the yard?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 31, 2017

If you are in the middle of a lease term, then the Landlord probably cannot terminate the lease for a toy / wagon left in the yard. In that case,...

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If the guests pays weekly, do you need to do an eviction?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 31, 2017

The Sheriff Departments of Florida's counties vary greatly in their interpretation of the statutes regarding whether a person is a motel guest or a...

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How much time is a landlord supposed to give to the tenant that they are not renewing their lease?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 23, 2017

For a lease term ("Specified duration") of one year, Florida Statute 83.575 applies. There is no statutory requirement for a renewal notice in a...

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Screaming tenant

Carol's answer | Answered on July 21, 2017

Depending on how much longer the term of lease if for, you could send a written notice of termination of lease. I support the suggestions of...

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Serve a tenant a 3 days notice when rent does not apply.

Carol's answer | Answered on July 21, 2017

A three day notice aka Pay or Quit Notice is not appropriate in this instance. In fact, it sounds like an eviction lawsuit might not be...

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As a landlord, how do I reverse and clear a tenant's record? The eviction has gone to court....It is on his record.

Carol's answer | Answered on July 21, 2017

See an attorney before you do anything. Your next action depends on what your ultimate goal is. You don't necessarily have to dismiss just...

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I'm subleasing a house and was evicted unlawfully. Who do I sue, the people i'm subleasing from or the property owner?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 21, 2017

More information is needed to decide whether the notice was valid for terminating your tenancy and requiring you to be out by August 18, 2017. If...

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Getting eveicted because of not paying rent. Faulse aligations and mangers causeing for it to happen.

Carol's answer | Answered on July 12, 2017

I agree with the first Attorney's answer and would add that if the apartment complex is government-subsidized, there must be an agency that you can...

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Can a landlord in put a inaccurate amount due on a 3 day notice?

Carol's answer | Answered on July 11, 2017

No, a landlord cannot put an incorrect amount on the Pay or Quit Notice. It is kind of late now to be bringing this up. A lawyer could have...

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In the state of Florida in lee county as a landlord do I have to provide AC for the resident?

Carol's answer | Answered on June 30, 2017

I agree with the previous responses and would only add a practical piece of advice: Tenants like this will make your maintenance costs skyrocket...

Carol Lynne Zimmerly's Answers (4796)

Can a landlord give us an eviction notice for a wagon for my son and a bicycle in the yard?

If the guests pays weekly, do you need to do an eviction?

How much time is a landlord supposed to give to the tenant that they are not renewing their lease?

Screaming tenant

Serve a tenant a 3 days notice when rent does not apply.

As a landlord, how do I reverse and clear a tenant's record? The eviction has gone to court....It is on his record.

I'm subleasing a house and was evicted unlawfully. Who do I sue, the people i'm subleasing from or the property owner?

Getting eveicted because of not paying rent. Faulse aligations and mangers causeing for it to happen.

Can a landlord in put a inaccurate amount due on a 3 day notice?

In the state of Florida in lee county as a landlord do I have to provide AC for the resident?