Can a LL cross out sections of s. 83.49 Fla. in a lease agreement?

I agree with my colleague. Under F.S. 83.47, any provision in a contract is void if it purports to waive or preclude the rights or remedies found...

A tenant vacated the premises and instead of returning the keys demanded the Security Deposit but there are damages to the house

If the house is empty and the tenant has vacated the property for a period of time equal to at least one-half the time for periodic payments, and...

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My apartment has been burglerized, my door and wondow is broken. My landlord is holding me responsible for repairs

Under F.S. 83.51, if you are renting an apartment, your landlord has a duty to comply with local building codes and if none, to maintain the...

Fire alarm has been out of service since 10.28.2013 there is also a current rat problem. can i terminate a lease based on this?

Depending on the type of property and the terms of your lease your landlord may or may not be responsible for these issues. If your landlord has...

Can I get my money back for a service that was not rendered in which the hired person backed out?

I agree with my colleague that the contract should state what remedies are available in the event of a breach. Generally speaking, a "no refund"...

Do we have tenant rights to protect us?

It appears the police consider this a civil matter since you presented what appeared to be a bona fide lease agreement. If the property was...

What falls under not habitable living condition?

I strongly doubt. Examples of issues that would make the property uninhabitable include severe insect infestation, rat infestation, airborne toxic...

Lost on what kind of action I can take.

If you are already represented by an attorney in a criminal proceeding, I recommend you stop disclosing information related to your case, and that...

Is my LL obligated to tell me of the 7-day written notice of my move-out date w/ forwarding address if it's not stated in lease?

It appears this issue has been posted several times, perhaps by both the tenant and the landlord. The following response was provided to a previous...

I lost my job and my rental agreement ends in one day.. The Rottweiler that I have in included in lease , association wnt allow.

From what you have stated, you are aware that your written lease expires in one day. There is no requirement that your landlord give you 30 days...