What do the laws say regarding this seemingly unfair practice by the landlord and what actions can be taken to defend my rights?

Unfortunately there is no law dealing with this particular issue, and your rights/obligations with regard to utilities would be controlled by the...

What if a person stays longer than 30 consecutive days? Does that person have to still pay 10% tax?

I tried to fix the tagged practice areas on your question - this is not a real estate issue, it's a tax issue. If you are staying at a hotel for...

As with most landlord/tenant questions, the answer usually depends on the language of your lease and the surrounding circumstances. Does the lease...

How could I get out of a lease and not lose my deposite

If you are in a term lease (a lease longer than one month), you will be obligated to the landlord for the remainder of the term unless the landlord...

What should I been concerned with before and after the transaction? what types of due diligence should be performed?

As indicated by the previous response, you need to consult with someone in that area - an attorney licensed in Florida, preferably who practices in...

Are the tents allowed to have personal items in the common area,like the living room and dinning room?not paying rent can I evic

Whether and to what extent the tenants can have personal items in the common areas is controlled by the language of your lease. Read it carefully...

I agree with the previous response - if you are getting back what you should be getting back, the only reason to refuse would be if you plan to...

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If you had followed the correct procedures during the 5 months where nothing was being fixed, you might have been able to terminate your lease. You...

Do i owe my landloard additional money?

As the previous response indicated, the answer to your question is in the language of the lease. "My lease states we are held responsible for any...

My landlord was performing DIY plumbing and flooded 3 units. Construction to repair is est. at 3wks. Should we pay rent during?

You stated that the repairs are supposed to take 3 weeks, but you don't say whether you are able to occupy the unit during that time. If you have...