I rented my house about 3 months ago, and now the landlord is telling me he hasn't paid his mortgage since 2007. what do I do?

I agree with Mr. Lampert who has given you a very complete answer to your question.

Own rental property in FT. Myers, FL. Filed an eviction.Found not tenant residing.No name.She gets mail there.Need Help !

It is not entirely clear to me what you are stating, but I recommend you retain an attorney in the county where the property is located. The...

I sign note for 14000. 5 % interest 267 a month for 5 years. The man died after 9 months. He did not transfer the note.

Upon the death of the grantor, the Power of Attorney became void. The daughter must open a probate so that a personal representative can be...

I am a tenant, when i first moved in to my apartment the person i agreed with rent with said she was the owner now i learned she

Mr. Carrera is correct. A Power of Attorney does not give anyone the right to act as a Florida licensed attorney on that person's behalf. If you...

About to sue 2 tenants for unpaid rent, but one tenant paid

Yes, assuming your lease has the parties jointly and severally liable, you can settle with one tenant and sue the other for the balance. The...

Should I keep paying my rent in full?

I recommend you consult with a bankruptcy attorney. You may be able to list yourself as a creditor in your landlord's bankruptcy case since your...

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I had a case against my former landlord awarded in FL. Unfortunately they moved to CA. How do I get the judgment transferred?

I recommend you contact a California attorney who practices in the county where your judgment debtors are located. Your Florida judgment must be...

15 day notice to move 3 weeks after informing landlord about repairs needing done,informed my landlord in writing last month ,

If you have a written lease agreement which does not expire until 4/25/14, then your landlord cannot terminate your lease by simply giving you a 15...

Tenants living in daily septic toilet backups, overflows and refuse backing up in sinks. Landlord says he will not fix??? what

I suggest you review F.S. 83.56 regarding the reduction of rent or termination of your lease agreement due to a landlord's noncompliance with...

Condo owner rents unit to tenants whom are excessively NOISY . What are the responsibilities of he owner, when the tenants do

You have not mentioned whether you have reported the noisy tenants to your condominium association. If not, I recommend you do so immediately...