In the state of Florida, can an apartment complex require a security deposit up from that is non refundable?

Yes, a property owner and/or management can demand a half-months' fee up front based on poor credit or high risk of violations of lease based on...

My boyfriend and I are living in a house that is in short sale....

Your boyfriend as the tenant has the right to live in the property as a month-to-month tenant with an oral rental agreement. Your boyfriend has...

Can a landlord still proceed with an eviction if I paid the three day notice on the third day in the full amount?

If you as the tenant paid the full amount listed on the notice on the third day, then the landlord cannot proceed with an eviction based on...

My landlord is threatning to evict me . He says that we will drop if off today and I have 3 days to get out. Can he do this?

The landlord may serve you with a three day notice / Pay or Quit Notice if he wishes. The notice must list the correct amount of unpaid rent. You...

Help. I was just served with a 3 day notice from our landlord's agent for failing to pay rent. Landlord has our $7400 security

You are not entitled to ask the landlord to use the security deposit towards rent. Even if you and the landlord agree, you cannot by law use the...

Yes, the apartment complex can charge for water this way in the new lease term if they properly notify the tenants. It is legal to do it. They...

MY TENANT SIGNED A SIMPLE 1 YEAR LEASE SHE MOVED IN GAVE ME CHECK 2 MONTHS RENT.MOVED OUT IN 5 DAYS, STOPPED PAYMENT ON CHECK.

It is unclear what your goal is. If you want to re-take possession and haven't yet, then you can, as long as the tenant has abandoned the...

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What grounds do I have to have to evict someone that doesn't have a lease , just rents a room ?

You should terminate or non-renew the rental agreement. If you have an oral rental agreement that rent is due every first of the month, you can...

Answering a notice of ejection Florida. There is no lease, nor tenant agreement. I will move but she wants lawyer fees

You need to file an Answer or other pleading to the lawsuit. If you are unsure of which pleading or how to draft it, see a local landlord tenant...

I got a complaint for eviction under lies from my exbpyfriend, he lied saying I was a tenant and I was not.

You must file an "Answer" or other pleading to the court to defend yourself. I recommend that you make an appointment with a local landlord tenant...