No, it is not legal for your boyfriend to lock you out. Even though neither of you pay rent, you were permitted to live there by his family and...

I need advice on tenants rights , my landlord never did a walk through now he is refusing to refund my deposit.

Unless it is specifically agreed to in your lease, there is no legal requirement for a landlord to conduct a walk-thru with you present. If you...

I need to know if there is a maximum percentage that rent can be increased in FL when lease comes up for renewal and what notice

I agree with Mr. Tischhauser and add that Anna Maria Island is a very desirable area and market rent prices have increased everywhere. The fact...

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Yes. You and the landlord are free to negotiate terms in a free market. If you do not like what is being offered, you can reject it and look...

Your probation officer has no authority to override a judge's ruling regarding an eviction. If a Writ of Possession is issued and served to you or...

Home Owner Association didn't deliver on service

Due to the low value of your claim, small claims court may be the way to go. In addition to your testimony, I suggest you have some form of...

I was renting a room and was asked to leave and did so and we agreed I could return for my belongings and she threw them away.

It sounds like your landlord failed to comply with Chapter 715, Florida Statutes, with regard to your personal property. You can file a lawsuit in...

My friend is at a Treatment Center for Alcohol in NJ (insurance pays better out of State). His landlord is evicting him.

I'm glad to hear that your friend is trying to take control of his life, however, if he does not pay rent as it becomes due, it creates grounds for...

Rented to a tenant who is breaking 1 year lease, wanting to use their last month rent for not paying

Your tenants are able to do that only if you agree, otherwise, they are in breach. If you decide to accept their offer, you may want to further...

I suspect there is more to this story than is stated, such as the non-payment of rent, or some other non-compliance with lease terms. Courts grant...