Can another tenant serve you with an eviction or misrepresent himself to you?

It possible that your landlord (or the landlord's manager) has engaged in retaliatory conduct which is unlawful. I recommend you consult with a...

What kind of damages can I get or credit for a landlords failure to cure issues dealing with my lease and/or rent?

If your 7-day notice was done properly, you do have a viable defense, however, commercial landlord-tenant laws differ somewhat from residential...

Can landlord turnoff water now bank owns property? What about the Protecting Tenants Foreclosure Act?

If title to the property has not yet been transferred to the bank and the property is only in foreclosure proceedings, your landlord remains the...

How can I find out if a real estate office turned in my contract to the bank?

If an offer is made on a property that is listed for sale by a Florida licensed broker, the broker and the broker's associates have a duty to...

Do I need a lawyer for my security deposit dispute?

Unfortunately, if you both signed the lease, then most likely your lease created joint and several liability for each tenant. In other words, you...

How can I get my roommate out without the expense of filing papers?

Florida does not allow landlords to evict their tenants through "self-help." Your only recourse is to file a law suit for eviction. Consult with...

If I'm renting from private owner and he sells to another owner do all lease terms transfer over including deposits?

I recommend that you review Florida Statute 83.49 (7) to fully understand the answer to your question. Assuming your landlord did take possession...

I agree with my colleague and add that if you have a tenant paying in this manner, I would consider yourself to be fortunate. Most landlords would...

Do I legally have to allow the landlord to let potential renters walk through my home while I am still living here?

I agree with attorney Zimmerly and add that your cancelled check for prepaying the last month's rent is evidence of an agreement for that amount. ...

Landlord do not have permit to lease ?

I recommend you review Florida Statute 83.56, to understand how you can send your landlord a 7-day notice to properly terminate the lease...