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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: If our new apartment isn’t ready when the lease starts 6/1/2024, are they in violation and can we get out of the lease?
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answered on May 28, 2024

If its not ready, then yes, they are in breach assuming the contract/Lease you signed states they have to give you possession by June 1st. I would speak to a real estate attorney so we can review the Lease free of charge and advise accordingly. Then you may want to send out a letter advising them... View More

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Q: I bought a home in Florida for my mom, I want to add her to the deed so her save our homes exemption is applied, can I?

This is my first home, I don’t have a previous save our homes homestead exemption. I am buying the house but my mother is living in it. If I add her to the deed will she be able to transfer her save our homes to the new house? As it would be 50% ownership, would 50% of the exemption be applied?... View More

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answered on Dec 2, 2023

What a nice gesture. You can absolutely add her in via a Quit Claim Deed. I would strongly urge you to hire a real estate lawyer to prepare one so it is done right. Errors in deeds are costly specially when trying to correct them after many years and at the time of sale. As co-tenants you can... View More

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Q: Can a landlord charge you prorated rent plus the 2 months of rent for breaking your lease.

Can the landlord charge you two months of utilities for breaking your lease?

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answered on Sep 19, 2024

The answer to the question will be in your lease? What does it state regarding breach? And liquidated damages for early termination? Speak to a lawyer so we can review the Lease and advise.

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Q: Can I take possession of property If tenant has not paid rent? Text him no response. Took his property and left

His lease was to end December 31, 2024.

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answered on Sep 17, 2024

The answer will lie in your lease. Feel free to send it for review and then we can advise next steps.

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Q: We moved into our apartment May 2024 and have had countless issues since then. Can lease be termed due to negligence?

The unit wasn’t properly maintained prior to move in, every door and window has large drafts causing electric to sky rocket and bugs to enter. 4 weeks it took maintenance to come out and that’s because I had to keep calling and complaining. One window was off its track, everything needs weather... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

Sorry you are going through this. If the correct letter is sent that complies with Florida Statute and law, yes it can be. Consult with us in order to advise what you need to do so you can get the right letter to the landlord, cancel the lease and have all the deposits returned to you.

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Q: I can-t find a real estate -l itigation and Closing Lawyer in Collier County! Can you give me the Address of one?

My Case Number in Collier County of the twenties Circuit is: 2023-CA-309.

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answered on May 30, 2024

We are a real estate attorney, title company and litigation firm that practices in the entire state of Florida. How can we assist you

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Q: I served eviction notice posted 5/20. Can I accept his past due amount and still evict ?

I served eviction notice posted on front door 5/20. (with photo evidence and witness). Notice was gone less than 24 hours later. He is almost $5000 in arrears. He was given 7 days with no opportunity to cure. He messaged today saying "I have money for you". He has been living there for... View More

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answered on May 28, 2024

If you accept rent, then yes, the eviction is cancelled.

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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?
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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: When it comes to eviction laws does MiamiDade law prevail over City of Miami

This is the time constraints on evictions differing between City of Miami and MiamiDade

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

All evictions are governed by Florida statutes chapter 83 which is not city or county changed. It’s all the same for city of miami and dade county

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Q: A buyer did not hold up his end of a bill of sale while buying a property. He had 1 week to come up with 5k its been 3.

When I got to my property to sell to buyer for 21k cash with a quit claim deed. Buyer had 3k cash and 13k check. Seller agreed to give him till end of week for 5k. Seller also agreed to get quit claim deed notarized so when money was transferred could send to county. All of this was in bill of... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Sorry you are going through this. What documents do you have that would set forth all the terms of what you describe above? Reach out to a real estate attorney such as myself to review your documents and see how we can help.

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