I wish to return a security deposit to potential renter and not rent to him

You will need to retain an attorney to review all the facts including what was stated in the text messages. The temporary holding a rental...

Generally speaking, whenever someone claims an injury from an accident and files a lawsuit, the defendant's counsel has the right to subpoena all...

What examples are there for defendants to win a unlawful detained case?

Hypothetically, there could be many defenses including filing the wrong type of lawsuit, (i.e., she was a tenant and not a guest), and failing to...

Notice to landlord for no repair to unit

I suggest you quickly consult with a local attorney to first determine whether you served your landlord with a proper notice concerning a material...

This issue is controlled by F.S. 83.53, which is attached as a link. The statute allows landlords to enter their rental unit for this type of...

Sub lease

I suggest you bring your lease to a local attorney who practices in landlord/tenant law. Your facts are also not clear in that you state the...

If I didn't respond to a 5day notice. Do landlord need to give anymore notice before he ask for key

By 5-day notice I assume you mean you were served with a subpoena and complaint for eviction. If so, then by failing to respond to the lawsuit...

Your friends allowed you to live "rent free" on their land, and you are now asking to be reimbursed for the well that you paid for, and I assume...

It's been 5 months into an 18 month lease and I've yet to receive a rent payment on time. Can I evict?

In addition to what my colleagues have stated, if your tenant fails to pay the rent when due, yes, you can file an eviction lawsuit after first...

Can my electric and water be turned off?

No, not legally. If your landlord does disconnect any of your utility services Florida law entitles tenants to at least triple the monthly rent...