Assuming you served proper notice, your next step is to file a law suit for eviction in county court. The defendant/tenant will then have 5 days...

Do I need an attorney

I agree with attorney Graham and add that if a Florida licensed real estate broker or associate was involved in this transaction you may also want...

If you believe the landlord altered the lease agreement, then a copy of whatever lease agreement you have should be filed with the court as part of...

I assume you mean there is a prior suit for eviction that was filed against you where the landlord voluntarily dismissed the case. Nothing in the...

Is it normally safe for the tenants to sign the lease before the owner? Is there any danger of changing the conditions after?

If you feel uncomfortable about signing in this manner, I would try to meet with the landlord so that each party can sign at the same time. If...

I agree with attorney Graham. The permission of one of the property owners (your grandmother) would be an absolute defense to any suit for...

Do I respond to court documents giving us five days to vacate premises?

Yes, definitely file a response (an answer or motion to dismiss) to the complaint. Even if you vacate before a specified date, by failing to...

Who proves falsification of a three day notice, landord or tenant?

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon that 3-day notices are falsified. I have even had a case where the landlord's attorney falsified service the...

I recommend that you review Florida Statute 83.51, which outlines a landlord's obligation to maintain the rental property. For apartments, this...

Is the right to terminate a lease waived if a tenant pays rent because they had less than 7 days before their rent was due?

If you are current on the payment of your rent, then any properly served 7-day notice could allow you to terminate the tenancy or withhold rent...