Just signed a 2 year lease, now realtor called and told me the owner was selling.

Your two year lease should also have been witnessed by two people. I recommend you consult with a local attorney who practices in landlord/tenant...

Who do I pay my rent to in a summary of judgment in forclosure is made.

Until title actually transfers to the successor in interest, or you receive an assignment of the rent from the court, you must continue paying the...

Landlord denied damages during walk-thru. He then sent me partial deposit back after doing "improvements". Can he do that?

The law does not require that an itemized list of the alleged damages be sent. The landlord need only state the reason(s) for the claim. The...

What recourse do I have?

There is no legal requirement for a landlord to provide a washer and dryer in a rental property. If those appliances were provided, the written...

Can a commercial landlord hold you to a lease when the electric has been shut off to over 80% of your rented space?

The answer depends on the terms of your written lease. Consult with an attorney who practices in landlord/tenant law.

Landlord trying to put me on month to month lease and raise it 100 for partial payment which I then paid along with my late paym

If your written lease has expired and you are continuing to pay rent and occupying the property with the permission of the landlord, then you...

A rat infested house is unsafe, however, it is a misconception that it is automatically the landlord's duty to resolve. Under Florida law, it is...

My mother is renting a house in Fl and the owner foreclosed on the property. He told her not to pay him any longer.

I highly recommend your mother consult with an attorney as I see several issues that should be addressed. If your mother was current in paying...

Hi; I rent an apt. with a one year lease and found out that hot water heater is on my electric bill and it does not say that in

Very few (if any) apartments in Florida provide free hot water. If the water tank is located in your apartment and connected to your own metered...

What do we do

As of July 1, 2013, Florida Statute 83.56, no longer requires a landlord to re-serve the 3-day notice if he or she accepts partial payment. If a...