How can I get back my full deposit, if my landlord decides in deducting or staying with it, what will be the process?

No one can guarantee your landlord will return the full deposit, but here are some things you can do to help. Be sure to thoroughly clean the...

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Were my civil rights violated?

Speak to your attorney about whether there are grounds for you to file an appeal.

Does a security deposit claim letter have to include an itemized list of deductions within 30 days?

Pursuant to Florida Statute 83.49 (3), the notice only has to state "the reason for imposing the claim." It need not provide an itemized list of...

FLORIDA ATTORNEYS ONLY PLEASE - ON A CASH DEAL THE SELLER IS SUPPOSED TO PAY TITLE THE CLOSING FEE PER THE CONTRACT.

I have caught many a title company trying to do the same by charging fees that are not provided for in the purchase and sale agreement. If you...

Real estate contract issue

I agree with my colleagues and add that you should immediately notify your broker of this matter, as he or she may believe there is liability for...

Will a verbal aggreement hold up in court

If your verbal lease agreement was for a term over one year then, no, it is not enforceable. If your verbal lease agreement was for a term up to...

Is my Landlord responsible for our hotel while he is repairing our home?

I find it difficult to believe that the need to change some electrical outlets has rendered the rental property uninhabitable. Assuming it is...

The obligations of your landlord to maintain the premises can be found in Florida Statute 83.51, which can include maintaining the window screens. ...

We live in Miami, florida, we have received a three day notice ten day ago and now landlord have changed lock of the apartment.

My colleague is correct. Your landlord violated Florida Statute 83.67 and is liable to you for your actual and consequential damages, or triple...

Eviction and Partial Rent

The law has been changed as of July 1, 2013, to allow a landlord to accept partial rent after service of a 3-day notice, and then continue with the...