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Q: Can I be evicted if there's untreated asbestos and no repairs in GA?
I recently moved into a house in Georgia, and the gas company informed me in writing that there is asbestos in the home. We have contacted the landlord, who sent in a maintenance man claiming there is no issue. We've been raising concerns about necessary repairs since moving in, but no action... View More 
Paula J. Mcgill
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Yes.
Until you vacate and hand in the key, you must pay rent or face eviction.
Regardless, you can sue for any damages, but before you do, try code enforcement. Call Macon or Bibb County Code Enforcement office and say you were informed there is asbestos in the rental property.
Q: How can I drop a restraining order due to a misunderstanding and my husband's dementia diagnosis in Florida?
I initially placed a restraining order on my husband due to domestic violence after misinterpreting a situation involving a firearm, where I thought he pointed it at me while taking bullets out. Later, I found out his actions were due to a recent diagnosis of frontal lobe dementia. Because of this,... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Your situation involves an important and often misunderstood aspect of Florida domestic violence law: once a domestic violence injunction is entered under Florida Statute Section 741.30, the matter becomes a legal proceeding that the State has an independent interest in, meaning that the... View More
Q: What to do if landlord fails to resolve termite infestation in Florida rental unit?
I am a tenant in Florida dealing with a severe termite infestation in my rental unit. I've notified my landlord multiple times via text, and although there's a term in the lease making the landlord responsible for termite control, the problem persists. After my initial report, the... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Your situation is directly addressed by Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, specifically Florida Statute Section 83.51(1)(a), which places an explicit, non-delegable obligation on landlords to comply with applicable building, housing, and health codes, and to maintain the premises... View More
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Q: How can I get a refund for an uninhabitable rental in Florida?
I am seeking advice on how to obtain a refund for a rental property in Florida. I stayed at the Sol Mate Beach Cottage and found it uninhabitable due to a severe ant infestation and a significant water leak from the ceiling. We vacated the property early as it was not safe or comfortable to stay... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Your experience at the Sol Mate Beach Cottage raises legitimate legal claims under Florida law, even in the absence of a written refund clause. Florida Statute Section 83.51 imposes a non-waivable duty on landlords and property owners to maintain rental premises in a fit and habitable condition,... View More
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Q: How to address fraudulent lease-option agreement in FL?
I need legal assistance with a fraudulent lease-option agreement in Florida. My household of six, including three young children, was induced into a 2-year lease-option agreement on April 1, 2026, by an agent. The agent concealed that the home was in foreclosure and that the landlord is facing... View More
Andrey Mangushev
answered on Jul 14, 2026
answered on Jul 14, 2026
Your situation involves what appears to be a clear case of fraudulent inducement under Florida law. Under Florida Statute Section 501.201 et seq. (the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, or FDUTPA), it is unlawful to engage in deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or... View More
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