What if my landlord doesn't return my security deposit in 30 days and what if they try to break the law?

If your landlord does not comply with the law, you might have a cause of action against him or her. Rather than deal in hypothetical scenarios, I...

The market actually determines what the fair rental value is for your particular apartment, therefore, there is no cap on any increases. If your...

15 day notice? month to month

If you timely paid the rent for the month and your landlord served you a 15-day notice to vacate on the 5th, then you are entitled to possession...

I agree with my colleague and add that you need to send your objection to the landlord's claim within 15 days of receiving it. Although it is not...

Do I need a real estate attorney? Should I keep Paying Rent? Will I get my 1700.00 security deposit back?

Yes, definitely consult with an attorney who practices in landlord/tenant law. Whoever is improperly entering your home needs to be put on notice...

I have a major termite issue in my apartment that the landlord is treating but not effectively. Termites are flying all around!

Florida statute 83.56 (a link is attached) allows tenants to serve a 7-day notice of non-compliance to their landlord if the landlord fails to...

Can I terminate my lease to rent a property? I am not a property manager, nor am I paid to be and my landlady treats me as I am.

The duties a landlord has to maintain a rental property are found in F.S. 83.51, (a link is attached), however, these duties can be modified in...

I have another tenant that is making Un-Founded exaggerating complaints against me. I have just been served a written warning.

Sounds like an unfortunate situation. Do you have a specific question?

I rent a place. A person I let live in the back rent free won't leave. What measures are needed to force his departure.

If by "the court" you mean a clerk at the Clerk of the Court's Office said that an eviction won't work; that person should not be giving you legal...

I am a renter with no lease. Now, my landlord is claiming my rent is due on the first. Can he charge me late fees ?

Your situation reveals one of the many reasons why renting without a written lease has its drawbacks. Unfortunately, you probably will have great...