Can I legally keep security.

Generally speaking, landlords are entitled to make a claim on a security deposit for any damages resulting from a tenants breach of the lease...

As the tenant in a single family home, who is responsible for the removal and prevention of rodents if not state in lease?

As stated by Attorney Tischhauser, do not withhold any rent. F.S. 83.201 concerns NON- residential property and does not apply to residential...

Can I get money back for services rendered for putting a stop payment on monies owed? Need representation for mediation...thanks

I agree with my colleague and add that with the amount of revenue you are generating as a landlord, its time to retain an attorney to assist you. ...

How can I stop storage company from auctioning my property since they will not allow me to pay

The law governing self-storage units can be found in Florida Statutes, Chapter 83, Part III. I suggest you review 83.805, 83.8055, 83.806 and...

Can I ask the owner for cancellation of that lease or change my mind?

Since the term of the lease is for more than one year, it must be signed in the presence of two subscribing witnesses to be enforceable. Most...

Do I send copies of the filing to everyone listed on the Certificate of Service even if the defendant is one company.

Your question indicates that you should hire an attorney rather than trying to represent yourself. A tobacco company will have well experienced...

Why does the contract with the present tenant have any bearing on a lease between landlord and new tenant as tenant broke lease.

Unless the person in the management company is also a Florida licensed attorney, it is unlawful for that person to be giving you legal advice. I...

What can i do ?

What can you do about what? Your father's request for you to leave? Not receiving replies? If you have an income and are making a good faith...

What is this landlord legally obligated to do when she has entered into a new contract and exchanged money with them?

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues that the landlord "must" return your security deposit. You did not state when you actually vacated the...

I agree with Attorney Zimmerly that there is no statutory automatic renewal of a lease in Florida. I add that if you want your tenant to stay, now...