Can a landlord deduct the security deposit without giving me the 15 days to object in Florida?

Technically, your landlord should have waited the full time period. I would still send your written objection by certified mail within the 15 day...

Being forced to move after 5 yrs 30 days notice

Unfortunately, it appears you will need to find another place to live. If you have been renting month-to-month with no specific term, then either...

Urgent. What are my rights?

You have rights that are contractual (based on the terms of your lease) and statutory. I highly recommend you consult with a local attorney who...

Can I sue my landlord for my security deposit if I do not have a copy of my lease?

Yes, you can, but you will need to provide some evidence of how much you gave for the deposit, i.e., a cancelled check, receipt, etc. Once suit is...

Can landlord hold my security deposit (in Florida) for lawyers fees for lawyer he got in case he had to sue me???

Florida Statute 83.43(12), defines a security deposit as any money held by the landlord as security for the performance of the rental agreement,...

Your answer lies in both the purchase and sales agreement that you signed and the actions of the F.R.E.C. which licenses, regulates and disciplines...

My family and i just moved into single family house last month and signed a 1 yr lease.

I agree with Mr. Carpenter and add that under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act passed by Congress, if you have a written lease and the...

The house I am renting month to month was just foreclosed on. How long do I have to move out before they legally evict me?

If you have been renting month-to-month with no specific term, then the successor in interest to the foreclosed property must provide you with at...

Can I cut water and lites to my tenant that is not paying the bill for utilities?

No, definitely do not disconnect or interrupt any utilities to your tenant's rental. It is considered constructive eviction and unlawful. If...

Lease states tenant will be liable for cost to rerent unit if lease is broken. Can landlord charge me for real estate agent fee?

I recommend you review F.S. 83.595 regarding what options your landlord had in retaking possession of the property. In re-renting, your landlord...

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