Currently Renting but looking into buying a home

Yes, if you entered into a written lease you are responsible for the full term of the lease. If you are paying month to month and have no...

What are my rights as a tenant?

What you can do depends on what is stated in your lease. If you review Florida Statute 83.51, you will see the obligations a landlord has for...

I agree with my colleague, however, the only distinction that I add is that a security deposit cannot be commingled with any other funds of the...

Leasehold improvement issue

If an injunction has been served to you, I highly recommend that you consult with an local attorney before you file any law suit, or remove the...

It is not likely that a renter's insurance policy will pay for the removal of racoons, however, a review of any policy is the only way to know what...

What are the rights of tenants in Florida with no lease?

I do agree that your landlord cannot force you to leave immediately, however, do not necessarily expect certified mail from your landlord notifying...

Landlord's right to enter : how often landlord ( agent ) can inspect rental property without disturbing tenant's rights ?

I agree with my colleague that how often you can inspect your property is a matter of how reasonable your requests to inspect are and whether you...

In Florida, can landlord keep my deposit if I don't sign lease and decide not to rent?

I agree with Mr. Fenster that the answer is most likely in what you already signed. It is also not clear what you did. At first you state that...

Do I need a real estate attorney? My apartment complex changed the locks on me and I payed rent for the entire month already!

Because you have different issues pending, i.e. paid rent, being locked out, and storage of your personal property, I recommend that you retain an...

Is it legal for landlord of Single Family house require tenants to copay maintenance expenses, e.g. first $100 of any repair?

Yes it is legal. Florida Statute 83.51 outlines the obligations that a landlord has to maintain a rental property, but these obligations can be...