Can I get out of a lease without penalty on the grounds that they raised the rent

If you have a written lease, the terms dictate your rent payment. The new management cannot simply raise your rent payment unless there is an...

What do I do to get him out? And do I have to pay rent and utilities for him, even if I'm not living there?

You will need to file a lawsuit for unlawful detainer. Rather than attempting to do this on your own, I highly recommend you consult with a local...

If he is not on the lease Is this legal.does my notice have to be given in writing.

Your roommate's boyfriend cannot instruct you to leave, only your landlord has that authority. If the boyfriend is becoming a problem for you,...

Does she have to give me my deposit back because she's giving me a hard time saying that she does not and should I sue

If you breached your lease agreement, your landlord is entitled to make a claim on your security deposit for any resulting damages. Buying a condo...

Notice. Can i contact the sheriffs office for this extension

You can contact the sheriff's office, but they are not allowed to give any extension to the Writ of Possession that was issued. When the deputy...

Not sure what to do?

The response by Attorney Russell is well taken. It's not clear why you failed to provide your landlord with the entire statutory 7-day period. By...

Do you think I have a case against the razor company?

You would need to prove the product is defective in some way. Simply cutting yourself with a razor does not mean it is defective. I suggest you...

Maintenance or vandalism?

Based on the facts you provided, it most likely is vandalism, but a plumber should be able to determine the cause. Under F.S. 83.43(12), security...

If the landlord is making his or her approval of the new tenant contingent upon your roommate's approval, then yes. Generally speaking, approval...

You can file an action for replevin, but I recommend you first consult with an attorney. Sometimes a demand letter from an attorney is sufficient...