Monthly rent

If your lease ends January 31st, then you are obligated to pay for the full month of January regardless of what date you vacate in January. It...

Bring the lease agreement to an attorney who can review it and determine what terms were actually agreed to. No one can give you a meaningful...

Your sales contract would control, but it appears you may already know the answer. I suggest you bring the contract and all documents you received...

If the tenant was only on the front porch and did not enter the rental property, then more likely than not the police will not consider it...

Can I cancel lease as a landlord if I feel the premise is unsafe?

Whether you can terminate your lease depends upon the specific language of your lease. Most leases would not provide for early termination based...

Your understanding of Florida Statute 83.51 is not exactly correct. Landlords of properties that are not single family homes or duplexes are...

Can I sue the Realtor?

Brokers and associates are licensed, regulated and disciplined by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC). I suggest you file a complaint with...

What do I need to do when I receive paperwork stating that I'm being sued?

I agree with my colleague and add that unless you have a written agreement stating otherwise, "future rent and utilities" are most likely not...

Without reviewing all the documents no specific answer can be provided, but I suggest you review the first lease that you co-signed to see if it...

Is my landlord responsible for providing heat in our home

I agree with attorney Gaffney and add that the same applies if you were renting a single family house. F.S. 83.51 (2) (a) specifically excludes...