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How do I get out of my lease due to plumbing issues, mold developing, LL blaming me, turned off water to kitchen & harassment?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
If your landlord has already stated he would release you from the lease agreement, then take him up on it if you want to leave and be sure your...
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Seller doesn't think he can close on the date agreed on in the contract
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Answered on June 29, 2013
If the seller just needs additional time to close, you can both sign an addendum to the contract extending the closing date. If you think the...
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The tenant just signed a year lease and owner then puts home on market. Can tenant limit showing times?
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Answered on June 29, 2013
Florida Statute 83.53 states that tenants shall not "unreasonably" withhold consent to the landlord to enter the dwelling from time to time for the...
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We just renewed our commercial lease in FL. We found an opportunity out of state and we would like to move and break our lease.
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Answered on June 28, 2013
Your landlord can't prevent you from moving to another state, but he certainly can seek to enforce the lease agreement you entered. As you state,...
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If tenant does not oppose claim on Security Deposit within 15 days, can he go to small claim after refund on Security Deposit?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
Florida Statute 83.49 allows a landlord to deduct a claim from the tenant's security deposit if the tenant fails to object within 15 days of the...
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How often can my landlord inspect property with no cause?
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Answered on June 27, 2013
Florida Statute 83.53 allows landlords to have reasonable access to the rental property for the purpose of inspection, alterations, repairs,...
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Can landlord keep 900 of security deposit to re paint 3 rooms after 6 years plus the paint was not fresh when we moved in.
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Answered on June 27, 2013
A security deposit is held as security for performance of the rental agreement and to protect the landlord from damage and unreasonable wear and...
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I just rented a house and found out that my landlord has been in pre forclosure for at least 7 months. What should i do.
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Answered on June 26, 2013
Until a foreclosure actually occurs, you must continue paying your landlord. From the time a foreclosure suit is filed to when a final judgment is...
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Can a 3 day notice be given to you in Mar. and still be good for landlord to put in his eviction notice given to me today June
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Answered on June 26, 2013
If a 3-day notice was served to you in March, and you subsequently paid rent to your landlord for the months of March and April, then a new 3-day...
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Tenant rent is unpaid, 3 day notice is posted, mgmt co enters & finds the tenant packed. Can they change the locks?
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Answered on June 26, 2013
The answer to your question is, no, the landlord cannot change the locks in the scenario you present. Being packed does not mean the tenant has...
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