I did not receive my tenant’s rent; He said that he made the payment and that it was already deducted from his account.

In addition to what my colleague has stated, if you prevail in a lawsuit against your former tenant, F.S. 83.48, provides for you to be awarded...

If your friend refuses to vacate you will need to file a lawsuit for unlawful detainer, which I recommend be done by an attorney. You could also...

Lease allows rent increase

Without reviewing the entire lease, it is really not possible to say. I suggest you bring the lease to an attorney for a full review and opinion. ...

Got a 24 hour notice without a court hearing

If a tenant is served an eviction lawsuit and fails to pay into the registry of the court the full amount of rent alleged to be due, then the...

I was subpoenaed​ , appeared and the case was continued . Is the subpoena still in effect ?

If you were not released by the attorney who issued the subpoena, it may still be valid subject to a date change. Ask the attorney who issued it...

Do I have to return a rental deposit if tenant moved out after 15th of month and did 15,000.00 documented destruction?

To make a claim on a tenant's security deposit, you must comply with F.S. 83.49(3) by sending written notice of the claim by certified mail to the...

Possibly, but you must first determine if your lease agreement states that your landlord is responsible for pest control. If you contractually...

What is a nonrefundable deposits for?

Your lease agreement needs to be reviewed to know what you agreed to by paying a non-refundable deposit. Typically, non-refundable deposits...

If my family and I are being forced to move due to new ownership of our rental, can we request moving expenses assistance?

No. Once the foreclosure was completed, the new owner only has to give you 30 days. Please be aware that the new owner is not forcing you to...

Per F.S. 83.53, landlords have the right to enter their rental property at anytime for the protection or preservation of the premises. If you have...