What can I do?

Your former landlord must comply with F.S. 83.49 by serving you with written notice by certified mail of a claim on your security deposit within 30...

Can my landlord rent to own a house as is?

It is possible you are responsible for the repairs but, without reviewing the entire lease it is not possible to know what duties each party has...

Placing the rental property into a trust can be advantageous, however, if you intend on continuing in the landlord business you really need to...

I am the only one on my Lease. I have a girl who needed a place so I wrote a month to month agreement . She sleeps on the couch

To terminate a month to month tenancy, you must serve your tenant with written notice at least 15 days prior to the end of the monthly rental...

How can I protect my interests from a badly written contract that seems to protect only the contractor?

By not signing it. If you already signed it without consulting an attorney, now is the time to consult with an attorney.

What can I do about an eviction notice served at my residence in another tenents name by the sister of the original landlord?

Contracts to purchase real property must be in writing and signed by the parties. You need to consult with an attorney who can review the notice...

What do you do when a landlord turns off your electric after already paying for my utilities?

It is unlawful for a landlord to disconnect or interrupt utilities to their rental unit while it is occupied by a tenant. The penalty to the...

Eviction

If you have different tenants in each unit, then you will need separate lawsuits. If one tenant rented both units, then one lawsuit is sufficient....

Sublease

If the Writ orders the deputy to remove "person X and all unknown tenants", YOU qualify as an unknown tenant and will be instructed to vacate. If...

Do I have grounds for terminating my lease without penalty if there is mold directly under my apartment and it has not been fix?

In order to terminate your lease due to your landlord's material breach of a statutory or contractual duty, you must first serve a seven day notice...