Do I need a lease agreement for commercial property? Was shown a place but the landloard is just asking for money without lease.

Follow your instincts and demand a written lease agreement. An oral lease for one year or less is legal, but the terms would be very difficult to...

Without seeing the stipulation it's not possible to say, but most likely you would be stipulating to the entry of a judgment against you if you...

I respectfully disagree that calling code enforcement should be your first step in resolving this issue. You have clearly articulated in this...

Eviction notice!!

If the notice you received is a 3-day notice from the landlord demanding you pay the rent due or vacate the property, then you can pay the rent...

Should I get my full security deposit back? - been over a month since we left and only just told they may take "some" out.

Your landlord is entitled to more than 15 days in which to make a claim on your deposit. Any claim on your deposit must be in writing and sent to...

Roommate failed to return keys upon moving out.

I suggest you start by sending a certified letter to the person demanding return of the items in order to avoid a lawsuit being filed. If you...

Can a landlord break a signed lease (application approved, deposit/rent paid, furniture moved) bc now see something with past?

Possibly, but without reviewing all the documents, it is not possible to know. I suggest you have all the documents that you and the landlord...

Where do I start if I think there's mold in my rental and my kids are sick on a daily basis since moving in?

Under F.S. 83.56, you can serve a 7-day written notice to your landlord outlining the problem with the rental property. This statute allows you to...

I rent a condo from a private owner. is the landlord responsible for repairs to air conditioning?

Not unless your written lease specifically authorizes you to do so. Alternatively, you can serve a 7-day notice to your landlords pursuant to F.S....

Is our landlord required to provide us with alternate accommodations while a home is unlivable due to repairs?

There is no statutory duty to do so. Unless your written lease states otherwise, there is no duty to provide tenants with alternate accommodations.