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I am unsure what my rights are as a tenant with no formal lease agreement.

Edward's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

If you have a month-to-month lease with no specific term and you are current on your rent, then either party can terminate the tenancy by giving...

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Roommate refuses to leave after being served 3 day notice to vacate on 12/8/2013 for non payment of rent or give up possession

Edward's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

If the rent has not been paid after service of the 3-day notice, then you will need to file a law suit for eviction in county court. If you have...

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Can my landlord evict us for being 3 days late on our rent with no back monies owed? Polk County Florida

Edward's answer | Answered on December 10, 2013

If you are late in paying the rent, your landlord can serve you with a 3-day notice. The notice is a legal prerequisite to your landlord being...

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Do I need a power of attorney in order to collect rent? The Landlord lives in Canada. Please be advised that my neighbors will

Edward's answer | Answered on December 07, 2013

I agree with my colleague and add that if you are acting as a property manager you will also need to have a Florida real estate license, unless you...

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Can I be released from my lease or file a suit?

Edward's answer | Answered on December 07, 2013

Assuming your lease agreement provides for the landlord to make the necessary repairs, you can serve a 7-day notice to your landlord pursuant to...

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My roommate owes me money and has not been paying the amount agreed upon, how can I get the money they owe if its not in writtin

Edward's answer | Answered on December 07, 2013

No, you cannot change the locks as it is unlawful to do so. Whether you have a written or oral agreement, if your tenant fails to pay the rent you...

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How do I evict a roomate who agreed to vacate and received a refund of prorated rent but has not vacated?

Edward's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Florida does not allow self-help, so your only recourse is to file a law suit to evict him. Consult with a local attorney who practices in...

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How can I get someone out of my apartment that is not on the lease. She was only a temporary quest (12 days) . She's refusing.

Edward's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

If she is not a tenant and is merely a guest who has overstayed her welcome, then you will need to file a law suit for unlawful detainer in county...

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Does a landlord have the power to move an apartment complex tenant to a new unit at the landlords will?

Edward's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Your entire lease agreement needs to be reviewed. I have seen college dorm leases where the landlord does retain the right to move residents, even...

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What are my rights as a renter of a property? I have lived in a house since Feb of 2013 that has been nothing but trouble

Edward's answer | Answered on December 06, 2013

Landlords have statutory duties to maintain their rental property, but these duties can be modified especially if you are renting a single family...

Edward J. Fucillo's Answers (3801)

I am unsure what my rights are as a tenant with no formal lease agreement.

Roommate refuses to leave after being served 3 day notice to vacate on 12/8/2013 for non payment of rent or give up possession

Can my landlord evict us for being 3 days late on our rent with no back monies owed? Polk County Florida

Do I need a power of attorney in order to collect rent? The Landlord lives in Canada. Please be advised that my neighbors will

Can I be released from my lease or file a suit?

My roommate owes me money and has not been paying the amount agreed upon, how can I get the money they owe if its not in writtin

How do I evict a roomate who agreed to vacate and received a refund of prorated rent but has not vacated?

How can I get someone out of my apartment that is not on the lease. She was only a temporary quest (12 days) . She's refusing.

Does a landlord have the power to move an apartment complex tenant to a new unit at the landlords will?

What are my rights as a renter of a property? I have lived in a house since Feb of 2013 that has been nothing but trouble