Its the same tenant?

Because the background of your tenant can change from year to year, your association does have grounds to require a background check each year. If...

If you wish to object to the claim on your security deposit, you must do so in writing within 15 days of receiving the claim. At that point, your...

Rent reduction?

You can always ask, however, unless your lease provides for the rent to be prorated your landlord most likely does not need to agree to any rent...

Yes, your landlord's wife can act as an agent on behalf of her husband regardless of whether she is an actual owner of the property. If the rental...

After you were served the eviction lawsuit by the deputy, did you file a response? If not, your landlord could obtain a default judgment against...

I received an 30 day notice to terminate of tenancy?

Your question cannot be answered without first reviewing your agreement to determine if you have a lease with an option to buy, or a contract for...

What?

Your lease will need to be reviewed to determine the obligations of each party with regard to when the rental property has become uninhabitable. If...

Where where can I educate myself on the rules and ethics of attorneys?

Attached is a link to the Rules of Professional Conduct for Florida attorneys. The Florida Bar licenses, regulates and disciplines all Florida...

Can I get another month's rent when the commercial tenant left so many damages that the new tenant could not move in?

Unless your written lease states otherwise and permits consequential damages for loss of revenue, any physical damage that your tenant caused to...

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Can I revoke the lease when someone draws a threat message on my door and the landlord is refusing to let me relocate ?

Generally speaking, landlords are not responsible for the criminal acts of others. Whether your landlord may be negligent in addressing the...