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I’m in college and don’t graduate till May. My landlord is saying he might sell my apartment before then, and the new owners may make me move out. Is that legal if I signed a lease that is good till July? There is no way I’d find a place to live if I had to move out before May, so I don’t... View More 
answered on Jan 31, 2018
The landlord can sell the property but the new owner must take the property subject to your lease. The landlord nor the new owner can force you to leave unless a valid reason exists to terminate your tenancy. Unless there is a provision in your lease stating otherwise, your lease does not terminate... View More
I rent alone and she comes over often, we never act out and tried to help where we could and the landlord went digging into our lives and is disrupting the peace because he questioned her neighbor (friend of his apparently, who told him she was married) and found a 3 year old application to marry... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2018
If the behavior doesn’t stop you’ll need to hire a lawyer to put him on notice that his behavior is in violation of Florida law. If he threatens you or your girlfriend in any way call the police. Florida law does not permit him to simply withhold your deposit- he must have a valid reason to do... View More
I advised our landlord we only had some our rent one morning, they accepted it then that afternoon posted a 3 day notice which is over the amount we owe, also charging us for utilities over $300 a month when another tenant is also using them and never informed us of that, one of our windows... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2018
Pay whatever you think you owe immediately. Advise your landlord in writing that the amounts on the notice are not accurate. Provide them proof of this. If they file for eviction you need to immediately respond to the complaint and deposit what amounts you think are past due into the court registry... View More
I was left an eviction notice on my door today. It stated it was a 7 day curable eviction notice saying we did not comply with a term of our lease. However, they did not give the required 12 hours notice to enter as stated they have to by florida law. What do I do considering they only want to... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2018
Landlord did not necessarily have to give you 12 hours notice-it depends on why they entered the property which isn’t clear from the above and I’m sure their reason for entering would coincide with the notice they gave. I suggest taking care of the alleged violation (if it exists) so that they... View More
Owner said she wanted to sell, gave a 30 day notice. I lived there over six years, replaced the refrigerator, thermostat and kitchen faucet. There has been no lease for four years. I am 76 Years old. I only want my deposit. Thank you.
answered on Jan 23, 2018
It depends. It would be worth a call or letter from an attorney to try and get the deposit back in full. This is especially so since you paid for other items that traditionally a tenant doesn’t pay for. It sounds as if she is wanting you to pay the cost to repaint the property in order to sell... View More
The tenant were served with eviction summons and complaint and paid rent in full the next day. I paid hundreds for the summons. Do I just lose that?
answered on Jan 23, 2018
It depends, I really need more facts. Are they paid in full now? Did you actually accept payment? If so, how long have you had the payment? An attorney would need all the facts to advise you accordingly. You may need to renotice for the amounts past due and amend the eviction complaint (I’m not... View More
Will not move who's name should I put on the eviction .he only paid?they said they will give him maybe 1-2 years in jail both all ways fighting.she put him in jail 5 time
answered on Jan 21, 2018
You need to evict whomever lives in your property and/or who has a right to live in your property. Evict both of them.
We rent a private house, rent is up to date,no lease signed. We have never had any issues or problems, have been residing there for 3 yrs now.
answered on Jan 17, 2018
If you pay rent monthly and have no lease, you have a month to month tenancy which requires the landlord to give you no less than 15 days notice prior to the end of that month. But the notice must be delivered to you in accordance with 83.56(4) Florida statute. Short answer yes, your landlord can... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2018
No, a landlord cannot evict you for that reason as you state it and, in fact, doing so may be considered a retaliatory eviction.
My boyfriend and I moved in with some friends. No paper lease was signed with them. Over a few months we figured out that they were overcharging us. This is our last month paying rent with them and only gave them $180 our of the $580 to make it equal because they over charged us $400. They are now... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2018
If you agreed to pay them 400$ a month and did not pay them that full amount then yes they can sue you for the past due amount. It isn’t a question of fairness, you agreed to pay that amount so, unfortunately, that is what the court would force you to pay. It isn’t worth the battle over that amount.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
An attorney would have to review your lease to answer this question.
I'm 4 months into my 12 month lease and due to unforeseen business obligations I need to move across the country this March. I was considering just telling the landlord and hoping for the best that he can find a new tenant in the coming months with such an early heads up, but I just went over... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
No, that does not mean your lease is null and void. Your first instinct was correct; advise your landlord of your need to move, and work with him or her to try and get the place re-let before you have to move.
We don't have lease. Paying rent on time in amount of previous lease. This is our 1st in four years being late.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
It is unlawful for a landlord to change the locks on you until a writ of possession is executed which is the last step in a formal eviction proceeding. The landlord has an obligation to properly terminate your tenancy for failing to pay rent when due and cannot attempt to evict you by changing the... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
More than likely yes, if you built it without first getting approval, which means you likely built it in violation of the park’s rules and regulations. They have to provide you with the proper statutory notices to cure the violation though, prior to filing for eviction. In those notices they will... View More
Me, my husband and roommate live in a condo my parents own. We pay the condo fee and my dad told us to leave. We do not have a lease and all get mail here. I am also pregnant. I called the clerk of courts and was told by them he has to do an eviction. My dad refuses to do so. All the utilties are... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
He will have to formally file for eviction, but why would you want to tell him that - don’t help him evict you. Just continue to be a good tenant and pay what you agreed to pay to stay there. Keep track of your utility payments and any other payments you make towards renting the property such as... View More
My old roommates are currently taking care of my dog because my landlord says that he's too big even though they charge a $500 pet deposit. My old roommates are threatening to put him in a shelter because they don't want to take care of him anymore. Note that there is a verbal agreement... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2018
Did your landlord first accept your deposit then forbid you bring the dog in the property? If so, then I’d move the dog back in. What does your lease say about restrictions on dog size, if anything? Also, keep in mind that service dogs aren’t considered pets. Is your dog a service dog?
Moved into apartment 7 days ago. On day of move in, used washing machine once. Not used since. At the time of use, I ensured all connections were secure and there were not any leakes. Washer worked fine, no water on floor after use. Then last night, 6 days later my neighbor downstairs knocked on my... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2018
They can definitely try and it sounds like they will. Refuse to pay and provide supporting documentation as to why you are refusing. Depending on how far they take it you may need to hire a lawyer to defend you in the process-but first refuse and support your reasons for doing so. Take lots of... View More
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