Security Deposit Issue

I agree with Mr. Davis and add that your landlord actually had 15 days to return your deposit if no claim was being made, but if your landlord was...

What are my legal rights,when landlord did not renew lease ?

Once your tenancy became month-to-month with no specific term, either party can terminate the tenancy by giving written notice to the other party...

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Can a Canadian legally sign a twelve month lease for renting property in the USA?

There is no requirement that someone be a U.S. citizen in order to lease property that is located in the U.S.A. If you do not want to sign a 12...

Can you evict a tenant when a house is in foreclosure?

Yes, you can definitely evict a non-paying tenant even though a foreclosure suit has been filed. The two issues are separate and really have no...

Can i withhold the rent due to a lack of running water because landlord did not pay water bill?

There are at least two separate issues pending. The first is an issue of habitability with no running water and the second is whether your...

What are the tenants rights is they signed a NEW Lease after foreclosure proceedings were initiated?

Several issues exist that will need to be reviewed by an attorney. One is whether the lease conforms to F.S. 689.01 which governs how a lease for...

A notice to terminate must be provided at least 15 days prior to the end of the monthly period. If it is not, then the notice is only sufficient...

Landlord removed me from lease

The facts are not clear to me, however, if you had a current written lease agreement with your landlord, he or she cannot unilaterally remove you...

Can I sue my realtor for loss of money after the house closing?

In addition to what my colleague has stated, you could also consider filing a complaint with the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) which...

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I just evicted my tenant,can I just take the security deposit for the unpaid rent?Is this the right way to do it?

You can make a claim on the security deposit pursuant to F.S. 83.49(3)(a) and must do so by sending written notice to your tenant by certified mail...