How specific do I need to be on a lease termination letter?

Dear "HOW SPECIFIC" / "NEED TO CANCEL LEASE W. NO PENALTIES": Hopefully, you have already sent the required letters / notices that demand that...

Can I be evicted if I paid a partial rent payment?

A landlord can begin an eviction against a tenant for any amount of unpaid rent, even if it is as little as one dollar. You should pay the rest...

Date to Vacate change multiple times

i agree with Attorney Devin. You can stay in the property. Don't cash the check. If you want to be out by the end of the month: Send a...

Question on single room rented to friend within my house.

I agree with Attorney Irving. Tenancies in which the owner rents out a room or rooms in his residence have the potential to be very volatile. I...

I recieved a 3 day notice to pay rent by the 16th,2013 but i dont get paid till the 30th of May, and the paper is not singed

It sounds as if you have until the 16th to give the keys and surrender possession OR to pay the entire amount of unpaid rent. If you cannot do...

Do I need an attorney

Pay the rent that is owed. Make an appointment with an experienced landlord tenant lawyer or real estate attorney. Bring your written lease,...

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I have completed 12 month lease ad since went month to month no lease. I have given 30 days notice and will use my security dep

Florida law does not provide for the security deposit to be used as rent during the tenancy. The landlord may agree to apply it to the rent...

If a landlord leases a house that violates housing codes, is the lease considered void?

The lease will not be void due to code violations. The tenant can still bring up problematic issues with the premises even though the tenant...

I received a 3-day notice on May 3. I can make a rent payment on May 25 Will this stop the eviction?

Yes, it will stop the landlord from filing a lawsuit for eviction if you pay any amount of money. If you pay any amount of money after receiving...

The rental agent kept $300 of my security deposit for no truthful reason. I asked for inspection on 04/19/13, I wasn't invited

If you followed the correct procedures, you can sue in the county court. The owner or manager doesn't have to hold a walk-through appointment with...