Hialeah, FL asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: If we have an extended power outage because of the storm can we get rent prorated for this month it's been 6 days now.

2 Lawyer Answers
Richard Paul Zaretsky
Richard Paul Zaretsky
Answered
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If it is your landlord's fault why you have no power, then maybe. Otherwise if it is because of mother nature, the answer is no.

Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
Answered
  • MIramar Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If the power is out due to the storm that is not ge fault if the landlord. If your power is out due to the fault of the landlord then maybe. Sounds like your outage is due to the storm. P

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