Houston, TX asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: what are the landlords rights to entry during covid-19 in order to show home to prospective buyers.

The lease stipulates 24 hour notice given to tenant by landlord before entry. Tenant refuses access to the landlord. Citing concern of Covid-19. The property is in Florida.

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Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
Answered
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: To my knowledge, Covid 19 is not an excuse to not live up to the terms of the lease.

Bruce Alexander Minnick agrees with this answer

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: As long as the owner gives the 24 hour notice required in the written lease the owner or their agent can show the property to prospective buyers. If a tenant refuses to abide by the written lease the owner can begin eviction proceedings--for breach of the lease contract.

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