How much money am I allowed to hold if landlord is not providing her obligations according to the lease?

Under Florida Statute 83.56, a tenant is permitted to withhold rent if the landlord fails to comply with material provisions of the lease...

Plse HELP. In rental, landlord in bankrupcy, don't know who owns house, worried of eviction, not much cash, where do I start?

You can check with the clerk of the court in your county as to any litigation that is pending against your landlord, and with the federal...

I agree with Mr. Yesner and add that if you gave your security deposit to a Florida licensed broker or sales associate, they are required by the...

I recommend that you review your lease agreement regarding what is expected in order to receive a full refund of your deposit. Under Florida...

I received a 3 day notice on my door to now pay my rent to the condo association. My landlords mortgage is current. do I pay?

If your landlord is delinquent in paying the condo fees for the property that you are renting, then under Florida Statute 718.116 (11) (a), the...

The 30 days does include weekends and holidays and starts from when you actually vacated. If you vacated on 3/28, your landlord has 15 days to...

If I consent to an amendment, does the amendment apply to me once filed or am I 'grandfathered' in?

Your answer depends on the specific language of the amendment to which you consented. I recommend that you consult with a local attorney to...

Lg apt complex. Landlord charges tenants 4 water/sewer/trash by sq ft of apt, not # of residents in unit or actual use. Kosher?

A landlord can charge tenants a prorated share of the water/sewer/ trash if you agree to such terms in your lease. Your landlord cannot, however,...

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I agree with Attorney Devin. It’s not clear from your question whether your manager provided you written notice, or simply verbally told you that...

You are correct that under F.S. 83.49(3), after you vacated, your landlord had 30 days to notify you by certified mail of his or her intention to...