I'm inquiring if a landlord has to give you notice of increasing your rent after your lease ends.

Yes, a landlord can increase the rent at the expiration of a lease. If you had a written lease with a specified term, then you already had notice...

I had taken a houseguest between places and let them use my storage space. Now they continue to store for free. What can I do?

I suggest you begin with a certified letter to your "friend" asking her to remove her belongings within a specified time period. If she fails or...

Tenant Laws in Florida?

If your lease has expired and you continue in possession of the property without the permission of your landlord, you are considered a "holdover"...

If eviction starts right away, how many days till property has to be vacated? do we have 30 days?

If a law suit for eviction has been filed and served to you, it generally takes about 30 days from filing to when a deputy will serve you with a...

How do I legally break my lease? Half the apartments in my complex have been condemned by Code Enforcement last Friday.

You have not indicated what, if anything, is wrong with your apartment that could constitute a code violation. If you believe your apartment does...

Tenant says I need to give notice just to step on my rental property. I know I have to give notice for entry.

No, you do not have to give notice. I recommend you review F.S. 83.53, which addresses a landlord's right of access to "enter" the rental...

Tenants kids broke a window. Tenant wants me (as Landlord) to use security deposit to pay for repairs. I don't want to.

Depending on the specific terms of your lease agreement, it may be possible to have your tenant pay for the damage now or risk termination of the...

Lease states "No persons will be permitted to occupy the premises for more than any (7) as a guest.

Generally speaking, ambiguities are construed against the drafter, however, do you really want to push this issue and cause problems with your...

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How can I get a person out of my house who was invited to stay one night but now will not leave?

The police cannot remove her on the basis that you no longer are allowing to stay, but they can arrest and remove her for the crimes of theft and...

What are my right as a landlord in withholding security deposit for carpet damage on one-year-old carpet?

Pet damage is a common occurrence with carpeting and a valid claim can be made on the security deposit for such damage. I suggest you review F.S....