Can I be held liable for appliances that are not on my lease?

If your landlord can prove the appliances were there when you took possession of the rental property, then you can be held liable for them being...

Can my previous landlord keep a full months rent when I moved in the middle of the month?

The short answer is yes, they can. If your original lease expired in April, but you continued to pay rent for no specific term and without...

How to get my brother evicted from my moms home (now deceased) in order to sell the house per my mother's wishes. No will made.

I'm not sure why you believe probate should be put on hold. Many probates concern properties that have beneficiaries living in the homestead...

How to get my security deposit back

After you vacated the rental property, under Florida Statute 83.49, your landlord had 15 days to either return your deposit, or 30 days to notify...

Question regarding requirements of landlord securing doors and windows after break-in

There is no statutory requirement to add extra security to your rental property after a break-in. I suggest you speak to your landlord about...

There are no specific words required, only that you are terminating the month-to-month tenancy on a specific date. I would keep your letter...

In addition to the 30 day certified mail notice already discussed, you have 15 days from when you received the landlord's notice to object to the...

I wrote a lease on the computer for my tenants. It was not notarized during signing. Is it legal or can I move them out?

The lease does not have to be notarized to be enforceable. Also, be aware that if you allow six month leases, you must collect sales tax on any...

I got the final eviction notice but tenant fail to collect his property

First, if either you or your tenants are threatened by your former tenant, I recommend you report it to the police. As to the personal property,...

How long do I have to cancel a lease and get my money back

If you have already signed the lease agreement, there is no statutory time period for you to rescind the contract. I suggest you speak to the...