Can a landlord keep 2 months rent when tenant decides to back out of an unsigned lease?

Dear "Can a landlord keep two months rent?": No, the landlord can't demand rent when he never gave the "tenant" a key. If you need further...

I rented an apartment in Florida starting September, 2013. Can I break it if not given an up to date lease?

Dear "I rented an apartment in Florida": The Early Termination / Liquidated Damages clause as provided for in F.S. 83.595 is not a mandatory...

Dear "Is a three year lease valid in Florida?": A three year lease can be valid in Florida if the requirements are met of having two...

Can I sue a past landlord for my security deposit?

Dear "Can I sue a past landlord for my security deposit?": Yes, you can sue a past landlord for your security deposit. You may want to pay an...

Is there a law in fl that protect a tenant from being evicted in a foreclosure house,after the landlord had lie about it

Dear "Is there a law in Florida?": If the premises have gone into foreclosure, you can file a copy of your written lease agreement with the...

Dear "Landlord is exaggerating fees": You can hire an attorney to go over the facts and to review the written lease agreement. The attorney can...

Dear "Can my landlord garnish?": As far as I know, your SSI cannot be garnished by a landlord. Your bank accounts and your employment can be,...

What are my next steps? Should I get an attorney or not? My Landlord shows no good faith and at this point just being a jerk

Dear "What are my next steps?": Make an appointment with a local landlord lawyer or real estate attorney. They should be able to tell you...

Can a person who purchased a home at a foreclosure sale file an unlawful detainer against a person who was a tenant of the prior

Dear "Can a person who purchased a home": The new owner would have to file an eviction after giving proper notice to the tenant. The former...

We are tenants in a home in foreclosure and have been served with a "Motion To Set Cause For Non-Jury Trial"

Dear "We are tenants in a home in foreclosure": There is a federal act called the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure act of 2009. It has been...