Access to rental property

This would be a violation of the Florida Statutes Chapter 83. Also, it may be a violation of your written lease agreement. Send the standard...

House in Florida is in Foreclosure and owner listed for Short Sale after Final Judgment - what are our rights?

You can continue to rent as a month-to-month tenant if you signed the lease agreement after the foreclosure case was filed. The new owner who...

There may be county guidelines for occupancy limits. You should call Brevard County to ask if there are occupancy limits for dwelling units and...

How long will it take for a H.O.A. to evict us from our primary house?

If you file a copy of the bankruptcy or suggestion of bankruptcy, that should stop the Writ of Possession. You can also file a Motion for Stay...

End of lease eviction

You need to deliver a proper Pay or Quit Notice. Then, if the tenant does not pay, file an eviction for removal of tenant and past due...

What are my rights? Can I ask for discounted rent or do I have to move?

Take pictures of the termites. Even some close-ups. Send the Landlord the 7 day notice that Attorney Deason mentioned. You must check your...

Can a landlord displace tenants (entire complex) with a five day verbal notice upon the sale of his property?

No, the manager cannot cancel a lease agreement by knocking on doors. No, a foreclosure sale does not void the lease agreement. I agree with...

Can threatening to sue someone ever be a crime?

Yes, if it is conditioned on the other party not reporting a crime.

Can a 24 hour writ of possesion be "stayed" for 5 days?

Sure, the Landlord can stay the Writ of Possession. Make sure you get something in writing as to your agreement. Pay with check or money order,...

My landlord and I have had a difficult relationship to say the best. Now my lease is up and she is slandering me so I can't move

Make a copy of the court records and mail them to the potential new landlord. If the potential new landlord is still hesitant, offer to pay a...