If you intend to stay on a month-to-month basis, then you would need to pay the rent for October since it would presumably not be your last month. ...

My sister was renting my condo and stopped paying for a period of 5 months in 2008. I have been trying to get her to pay verbal.

If you had a written contract with your sister, there is a five (5) year statute of limitations to bring an action. If by saying you "have been...

What is the florida statue on a lease for breaking early. how many days of rent can landlord request.

I respectfully disagree with my colleague that Chapter 83 does not impact or change a contract between the parties. F.S. 83.47 (a), addresses...

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If I found out my tenant had a pet in my home & ever advised/ot it approved can I retain security deposit? lease says no pets

It is rare indeed that I ever disagree with attorney Lampert who I believe has always provided excellent answers to the varied questions that are...

Renting single family home. Found bedbugs. What is Florida law regarding landlord responsibilities?

I agree with attorney Hernandez. Florida Statue 83.51 specifically exempts landlords from the obligation to provide pest control if you are...

Florida Statute 83.51 outlines the obligations a landlord has to maintain a rental property. These obligations include maintaining the plumbing in...

Landlord retaliation

Contact a local attorney immediately to review this matter. Under Florida Statute 83.67 a landlord cannot terminate or interrupt utilities,...

My rental property was foreclosed on aug 28, 2013. Does this mean it no longer belongs to my landlord anymore? Do I owe rent?

Regardless of who owns the property, you still owe rent to the titled owner. After the auction there will probably be a delay in the new owner...

Advised landlord that I filed Chapter 7, 5 Days later he removed my property and changed the Locks

What your landlord did is a serious violation of Florida Statute 83.67, entitling you to actual and consequential damages or triple the monthly...

Should I take my former landlord to Court? Do I have a strong case against my former landlord?

If you provided your landlord with a proper 7-day notice to cure the problem when the problem initially arose, you probably could have legally...