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Back in May I signed a lease for 12 months for an apartment in Naples FL. The landlord asked me for security deposit, May rent and another additional extra rent which I paid and he cashed out. Now, 3 months later I am terminating the lease and moving out of state for personal matters. The landlord... View More 
We are renting in the state of Florida. our ac broke two and a half weeks ago. Our landlord says they are getting quotes, the part is coming, a lot of excuses. the house gets to 84 degrees, and we have children. There has been heat waves and heat advisory during this time. Can I do something... View More
Our HOA / property management company is mandating all residents of our Florida townhouse community replace their roofs by a certain deadline. Understandably, the roofs need to be updated to meet min. insurance requirements. I have no issue with replacing my roof and am currently in the process of... View More
I am a responsible tenant and did not cause the mold. I am basically being bullied into paying them 6500 or going to collections for the full 11,000.
The mold was never noticed by us. I was told that the maintenance worker noticed the mold and immediately brought it to the property manager... View More
My lease agreement ended on June 29, 2024, and I resided there for 1.5 years. The security deposit amount was $2,350.While I haven't received the deposit back yet, my landlord sent me a text message (SMS) on July 10th, 2024, claiming damage to the property.
The message stated they... View More
Via property manager and portal, gave 60 days notice (Jun 25 for Aug 31 departure on Dec 31 2024 end of lease date) for early lease term request and nego of terms (no early term clause in lease) due to medical need. Prop mgmnt decided to end contract w owner as of Jul 15. Disabled 14 years; on... View More
The landlord thinks he’s above the law his sister used to be a judge for the county and he owns half of the county what do I do
Which the landlord who knew my first and last name and have written out rent receipts and have documents that has my legal birth first and last name that were sign and printed out by me the tenant and landlord who has printed and sign my name on rent receiptsand leases On an eviction notice that... View More
My son moved out of his apartment and the apartment complex took his security deposit and have sent him a bill. The bill was for duct cleaning and sanitization and cleaning before the new tenants. My question is I thought these were things the apartment complex had to pay for because it was normal... View More
This morning the same motel is telling me that they're not going to accept a partial payment on my room that I've been in over 30 days
answered on Jul 2, 2024
If you broke your bones as a result of the negligent acts or omissions to act by motel staff , then you should retain an attorney here in Florida to represent you on contingency fee which means you don’t pay unless you win.
Also are they responsible if the bed frame sticking out from the bed and I tripped and broke two bones in my wrist
answered on Jul 3, 2024
If you suffered injuries as a result of tripping over a concealed hazard and breaking two bones, then the motel could be liable for your medical bills and your pain and suffering. Retain an attorney here in Florida on contingency fee which means you pay nothing unless you win.
We had to get help with one months rent from an organization and the landlord was okay with that until I told her about the w-9 and at that point told me that her accountant told her not to fill it out because she would have to pay taxes on it and I was confused because I thought that landlords had... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
No, why would you try to give an IRS Form W-9 to you landlord? In any event, refusal to accept delivery of that form doesn't excuse your obligation to pay rent.
answered on Jun 22, 2024
The term "squatter" is not used in the bill. See:
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0621er.docx&DocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=0621&Session=2024
They have no lease or rental agreement.
Pay no bills or rent
I am the owner on the deed, they have no legal claim to property
Had atleast 3 months to leave since asking them
What are my options?
answered on Jun 19, 2024
1. Offer him cash money to leave and never return. Pay him when he is packed up and is about to put his car in Drive.
2. Hire an attorney to file an unlawful detainer complaint. There may be forms available at your county clerk's website (in fact, any form you find at any Florida... View More
I have lived/ here since 2012 with no lease& was not required to pay rent the homeowner was my mentor and just wanted to help me get on my feet, the homeowner passed February 8 of this year he did not have a will I believe it is still in probate the owners brother has not given written notice... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
There is no notice required in an unlawful detainer action. As soon as the homeowner passed away, you had no legal right to remain in the house. You've lived rent free for 4-5 months. Pack up your stuff and leave, because you have no apparent legal defenses based on your post.
I seek advice on a new parking policy in my Florida apartment community. Recently, a parking management company was hired, and they are issuing fines and towing vehicles for various reasons: residents parking in visitor spots, parking on the white line, not paying an online parking fee from 7 pm to... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
Your lease likely states that management can change some of terms without your consent. Basically, a lease agreement is your agreement to rent for an apartment and you agree to their rules when imposed. What they cannot do is raise the rent without notice of change the term of your lease; but... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
Based on the situation you've described, here are some steps you might consider taking:
1. Review your lease-purchase agreement: Carefully examine the terms of your agreement to understand your rights and obligations, especially regarding property maintenance and condemnation.... View More
Fell inside his condo where a staple or nail made me fall down the stairs. I show him the pictures of cracked knee . A screen door he didn't fix as he promised, fell and hit a paraplegic in the head while sitting on the patio. He kept 600 of my security deposit, after telling me I would get... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
A property owner owes a legal duty to its guests to make sure its premises are safe. If the property owner fails to repair any dangerous condition on its property which causes damages to his guest, then the guest can sue the owner for a) his past and future medical bills b) all past and future pain... View More
I moved into my current dorm over a month ago. When I moved in I saw it was infested with roaches and not properly cleaned since the last tenants, toe nail in the medicine closet dust and grime everywhere. Dead roaches under the fridge, broken furniture. I told them I wouldn’t move out of my old... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2024
Stop right now with thoughts of lawsuits and medical school.
While not named, I question why you would want to continue to attend a school which has already treated you so poorly. If the school is truly where you want to go, consider off campus housing. You cannot sue the school because... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2024
Maybe. If you don't have the money now to pay your back rent, you can be forced to leave. You are not a tenant, and the motel operator is not the landlord. You can be locked out of your room until you pay. If you can't pay, you must leave.
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