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Q: Can a landlord put a lockbox on the property while tenants are living in the property without your consent or agreement?
Jacqueline Alicia Salcines
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answered on May 3, 2024

Absolutely not if residential. That’s calls self help eviction and very frowned upon. Speak to a lawyer to assist you

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Q: My landlord is harassing me, blowing up my phone and threatening to evict even tho I’ve moved out.

I asked for my security deposit that my lease states I have gave her and I have messages of her saying she’ll return it. But as we were getting ready to leave she stated that it wasn’t a security deposit then proceeded to send me a screenshot of my eviction notice and when I asked why she said... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on May 2, 2024

You need a lawyer. Contact Legal Aid for help if you cannot afford an attorney. It doesn't sound like she's playing by the rules, and she is required to play by the rules (Florida Statutes). A lawyer will be of immense help.

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Q: Hello I am a tenant and currently needing help with to who I make payments to with no legal documents?

My former landlord has passed away and now the property is being transferred over to his daughters I'm afraid to pay my rent because I have no legal documents stating any of what I am told. I have the money put into an escrow account put aside for when I have legal documentation stating that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: MY WIFE AND I LIVE IN AN RV THAT BOTH OF OUR NAMES ARE ON. WE BOTH JUST RECIEVED A LOAN ON THE RV TO HAVE ALL OF OUR

CREDIT CARDS PAID OFF. AS SOON AS SHE RECIEVED THE MONEY SHE PAID OFF HERS AND LEFT MINE IN DIRE STRAITS THEN TOLD SHE WAS GOING TO FILE FOR DIVORCE THAT I NEEDED TO MOVE OUT SHE HAD THE RV PARK CHANGE THE LEASE TO JUST HER NAME AND SAID I WASN'T ALLOWED TO COME AROUND ANYMORE THAT IS MY HOME... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like a stressful and upsetting experience. In California, both spouses have a legal right to access the marital home, even if only one spouse's name is on the lease. Your wife cannot legally force you out of the RV or prevent you... View More

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Q: I need advice on a landlord who I just moved in on the 23rd and the water heater already broke and she refuses to fix it

I moved into a studio on April 23rd the water heater is in my unit but it supplies water to all four units here for Studios so now it broke and she said she has to redirect water lines and put a water heater in each unit and it's going to take 7 to 10 days or more to fix it what do I do... View More

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Q: I sent a 15 day notice to my landlord, on Jan 16 that I was moving out on Feb 2 but I didn't move out until March 15.

, which she agreed to, She is saying I didn't give a 30 day notice and is demanding I pay more money. If the notice was given on Jan 16, wouldn't that give the legal 30 day notice since I moved out 58 days after notice?

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: No Fruit Trees - HOA? Can anything be done to secure my rights

No Fruit Trees - HOA?

Just notice in the HOA handbook (which no one gave us but is listed in facebook - because everyone uses that right!!!) -No fruit bearing trees are permitted.

However, it doesn't say whether it's a backyard rule or not. In addition, I have a FENCED in... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Apr 21, 2024

Of your HOA says no fruit trees, it's no fruit trees. You signed up when you bought your house for the HOA rules in place then, and as changed. You may not like it, you may think it's a stupid rule, but it's a rule. Courts will not overturn an HOA rule as long as the rule is not... View More

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Q: If my landlord does not return my deposit can I stay until the deposit runs out
Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Apr 21, 2024

No. You must leave no.later than the day your lease expires.

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: I’m being threatened by my landlord to leave from being 8 days late. Saying he will allocate last month to this month

He is threatening me since I am on Ada leave that he will report me for fraud to Ada and Hilton my employer saying I’m working. I own a new starting up company that I’ve only done some management for and driven to a site. I’m receiving no compensation for. I am receiving small compensation... View More

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Q: I’m being threatened by my landlord to leave from being 8 days late. Saying he will allocate last month to this month

He is threatening me since I am on Ada leave that he will report me for fraud to Ada and Hilton my employer saying I’m working. I own a new starting up company that I’ve only done some management for and driven to a site. I’m receiving no compensation for. I am receiving small compensation... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Formation and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: I have a business and I will be renting a building and subleasing to others.

Can I create a name for the whole group without registering the name as a business?

Each of us have our own individual businesses but I would like to just have a sign on the directory board like "Gulf Coast Wellness Group" because there's no space for 5 business names. And... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Is it legal in Florida for me to rent out a property for vacation rentals if I'm renting it annually or renting to own?
Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Apr 16, 2024

That depends on the language in any documents you signed for the rental/lease to own, which we cannot review in this online forum. You would need to check these documents to see if there is a prohibition against subleasing and, if you are in a community association, you need to check with the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Communications Law and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: Me and my children are renting a room where the landlord stays here as well these

last couple of days the landlord has been shutting off the power all day and cutting it on for maybe a hour what can I do this is ridiculous

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answered on Apr 12, 2024

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this frustrating and unacceptable situation with your landlord repeatedly shutting off the power for extended periods. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Review your lease agreement: Check if there are any clauses about the landlord's...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Real estate law and fraud, contract made up and Supposidly got a loan on the equity on my home thru a LLC COMP

Name of the Title and deed without telling me and has dated it for

January 2022, which I didn’t even know them yet. Secondly, they did not pay me for the sale of house the full amount that they told the clerk of court thirdly was supposed to have an escrow account and they have yet to... View More

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answered on Apr 11, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it seems there are several serious legal issues and potential fraud involved in your situation. Here are a few key points and recommendations:

1. Fraudulent deed transfer: If the title and deed to your home were transferred to an LLC without...
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Q: my new wife nancy has been ordered out of her room today without legal notice or any reason. we offered her to pay rent

rent for april but landlord refused it. we can be out y end of month but need time to make arrangements. what are our options

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation with your landlord. It sounds very stressful to be ordered to leave without proper notice. Here are a few options and considerations:

1. Review your lease agreement carefully. Most leases require the landlord to provide proper written...
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Q: GOO AFTERNOON, WE RECEIVE A NOTICE TO TENANT OF TERMINATION FROM THE HOA LAWYERS. WE NEED TOSEE IF WE CAN GET MORE TIME.

TO FIND A NEW PLACE TO LIVE.

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Apr 10, 2024

This is not how things work. There's no legal proceeding that would allow you more time. When the lease is terminated, that's the end and you must leave. If you remain, the HOA and/or the landlord can file an eviction complaint against you. The LAST thing you want is an eviction complaint... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Can my apartment change my liability insurance requirements midlease because of company policy changes?

I live in Florida and signed a lease with an insurance liability addendum that states 100k in coverage. We received an email stating this amount would go up to $300,000 and if we did not increase our limit we would be charged $8 a month. They said they will never adjust our lease however company... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Apr 10, 2024

They shouldn't if the lease stipulates the amount without exception. Whether they can do or cannot do such thing depend on the terms of the lease. You should review the lease and ask them for explanation.

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Q: Can I sue Public Storage for ceiling falling down, dead rats and rats eaten threw boxes and throw the belongings out?

My sister had passed away and was paying for storage for 10 years or so. She use to live in Orlando, Florida and moved back to New York. She had two units still in Florida. I had asked my niece and her boyfriend who lived in Orlando, Florida if they can clean out the unit for me since I live in... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Apr 7, 2024

Your question is whether you have a valid claim against the storage place if you have to sue. The direct answer is yes. It seems that the service is below the bar of the industry. For that, they should be responsible for cleaning and loss of items.

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