There is a provision in F.S. 83.56 which allows tenants to withhold rent or terminate a lease due to a landlord's material breach of the lease or a...

I was evited yesterday due to the recent flooding from hurrican Matthew. Section 8 inspected my duplex and reports damage.

If you do not have a written lease, it can be terminated by either party giving written notice at least 15 days prior to the end of the monthly...

My son& g.f/wife this Saturday live in my home their 3 months behind in rent and electric can I change locks & tell him get out?

Landlords cannot engage in self-help, which includes changing the locks. If you do lock out your tenants, Florida law allows them to receive from...

Someone stole my debit card info and ordered a computer online. It cleaned out my account.

If your rent is not timely paid, yes, your landlord can serve you with a 3-day notice to pay or vacate which is a prerequisite to the filing of an...

In the State of Florida ,who is a Landlord considered to legally be ? And can a renter legally rent it to someone else ?

If you wish to sublease the property, you will first need the written permission of your landlord. Most residential leases do not allow tenants to...

I currently rent a home , there are things that never got done before I moved I'm , but we're promised to be done shortly.

Pursuant to F.S. 83.56, if your landlord fails to comply with a contractually agreed term in your lease, or a statutory duty, you can send a 7-day...

Why did a Palm beach county judge granted the new owners writ of possession I had a lease, paid my rent , to the old owner.

Without being at your hearing it is not possible to say. It appears, however, that you already know the answer. If the judge found you did not...

how do I start an escrow account for rent of a dwelling.

I'm not sure what you mean by starting an escrow account as a tenant. Perhaps you can elaborate. If you are renting month-to-month without a...

I rented land to put an RV on and rented it to someone. He's in jail. Abandonment? or do I have to go through a lawsuit?

More facts are needed to determine if you can consider the property abandoned. You are also asking for specific legal advice in forum that is only...

Eviction

Your landlord cannot terminate any utilities and, if she did, has violated a FL statute. You need to consult with an attorney as this will not be...