Lehigh Acres, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: Can I pay less rent for having spent 2 weeks without AC in Florida? Property manager not responding to calls/texts.

Last month in lease term. 2 weeks have gone by with no air conditioning and no response from the property manager. Having to use money for hotels just to get a good night's sleep. We feel as though he is avoiding fixing the issue because we have to move very soon. Is there any legal action that can be taken?

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

A: Unless the Lease requires the LL to furnish A/C, he is not required to do so. you have no case to withhold rent. That would open up a much bigger can of worms.

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