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Q: I got eviction papers had approved rental assistance willing to pay more than I owe within the time of the 3 day

I did pay half my rent they accepted got receipt next day I got a 3 day notice I had gotten rental assistance within the limit of notice tried to pay or let landlord know she even talked to rental assistance lady but still refused can they evict me got papers today but I complied within the 3 day... View More

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Q: I got eviction papers had approved rental assistance willing to pay more than I owe within the time of the 3 day

I did pay half my rent they accepted got receipt next day I got a 3 day notice I had gotten rental assistance within the limit of notice tried to pay or let landlord know she even talked to rental assistance lady but still refused can they evict me got papers today but I complied within the 3 day... View More

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Q: Considering owner financing “chattel” a mobile home in a park with lot rent (thus no land). Location Flagler County, FL.

Considering owner financing “chattel” a mobile home in a community park with lot rent (thus no land). Location Flagler County Florida.

How do I draw up a contract that keeps parties fairly protected? Likely buyer needs title to insure, get tag/taxes (like a car DMV) and community park.... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Mar 26, 2024

There was a song in the 60s or early 70s, where the memorable line is "everybody plays the fool, sometimes.."

When dealing with contracts and the sale of real estate, including mobile homes, don't play the fool. HIRE AN ATTORNEY to draft the contract. Don't do it...
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Q: I’ve given a $1,000 holding deposit prior to move in June 1 2023. Owner refused to place towards 1st month rent.

Owner refuses to apply holding deposit $1000. towards rent. Claims to keep my money. Added addendum my first week upon moving in basically changing lease after I moved in. I have a lease and my proposal (email) in which all parties have signed. It’s been 9 months she will not renew my lease. I... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

Vivian, it sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation regarding your rental agreement and the handling of your deposits. First, it's important to review the signed lease agreement and any email correspondences that outlined the terms regarding the holding deposit and how it would... View More

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Q: Our Florida tenant paid our property management company using forged certified checks. The management company

forwarded the normal rent payment to us until it was determined the checks were invalid. Who is now financially responsible for the bad checks - us or the property management company?

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

In cases like this, the financial responsibility typically depends on the terms of your agreement with the property management company. Generally, if the management company acted in good faith and followed standard procedures, they might not be held liable for the forged checks. It's important... View More

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Q: I am being charged a non refundable approval fee for an apartment of $1,000 in addition to the application fees, why?
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answered on Mar 19, 2024

Some landlords or property management companies charge a non-refundable approval fee as part of the leasing process. This fee can be intended to cover the costs associated with processing your application, such as background checks, credit reports, and the administrative effort. However, a fee of... View More

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Q: What do you do if forced. Under the threat of of bodily and family harm to sign a Florida quick deed?

I was forced to sign a quick deed to property that I own. By a Ex-prison con artist who kept threatening my and still is threatening my family. What can I do?

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: My dad gave my sister permission to give a leasing company to rent out my dads house signed it with her.  then he moved

My sister is under investigation

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Mar 15, 2024

Your question is not clear at all. Who moved? Are you saying your sister is left with the obligation to keep the lease which she signed for the benefit of your Dad?

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Q: Are apartments able to rent out my occupied apartment while we are still under lease?

we did give them 60 days notice to vacate but where unable to secure another place to live. We went the office yesterday March 11, wanting to renew our lease that ends on the March 18 and we were told they already rented our my families apartment to some else. Now they are waiting to reach the... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Mar 13, 2024

Yes and no. If you look at the lease closely, there should be a provision discussing requirement for notice for renewal. If the lease requires you to give a notice but you did not, they can sign a new lease assuming you are not to renew. If the lease does not state you should give a notice, you... View More

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Q: Can my apartment be rented to someone else before our lease is up?

We initially Gave them 60 day notice (that they require) to vacate, Anticipating that would move when lease expires on March 18. Unfortunately were unable to secure a place, so we decided to renew it as it is only March 11. When we went to office today we were informed that they rented our... View More

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Q: County demolished the house I lived in without notice can I sue them to try and recoup some of my losses.

The house I had lived in for the past 12 years was recently demolished by the county due to code enforcement violations which the owner of the property had not taken care of over the course of several years despite code enforcements repeated efforts to get him to comply. Unfortunately I and the... View More

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Q: Falsely evicted. House had mold. Landlord did not respond and fix in a timely manner. Can you assist?

Back in October 2022, we contacted our property manager due to tiles falling off the wall. After several attempts and not complying, we started withholding rent. In June we served them a 7 day notice to attempt to fix. Nothing was done. We had 3 Petri dishes set out over 3 periods of time all... View More

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answered on Mar 10, 2024

Florida law is very strict when it comes to responding to an eviction suit filed by a landlord. In order to raise any defense, the tenant must deposit the rent into the court registry (regardless of the existence of mold, etc). In order to properly raise a defense to the eviction case, first rent... View More

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Q: I was living with a friend with no lease sh Er kicked me out and destroyed my property. Can I have her arrested?

We had a disagreement I left she immediately started destroying my property and throwing it out in the yard. I tried to retrieve my things she had me trespassed and continues to destroy my property. Law says I can't do anything as far as criminal charges on her.

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Q: Can the property manager charge me $500 more to move in when it's not on the welcome letter or outlined in signed lease?

Landlord says I need to pay $3000 to move in, but the deposits, pro-rated rent, first month's rent, community's fees, pet deposits and pet rent do not add up to $3000. Instead, it adds up to $2500. I asked the property and they said I'm forgetting pet fees and the math is right.. but... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Mar 2, 2024

You seem to have answered your question yourself. You are basically asking if the other party to your contract (the overall deal you made) can add a charge that you did not agree to, for no reason. Of course not. I suggest you give the landlord your written itemized figures and ask if you're... View More

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Q: They are building a new complex next to mine, the Construction often starts at 5am. I don't want to pay my full rent.

It's been going on for nearly 2 years now. Theres always dust in my apt, i cant ooen the windows etc. BUT Since the holidays they have been starting Construction at 5am a few times per week. Other tenants here have called the police but it still happens. I have videos and photos of the... View More

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Q: Violation of Florida's Implied Warranty of Habitability and Section 83.64 Prohibited Practices

- Maintenance requests ignored, leading to uninhabitable living conditions

- Retaliatory conduct by maintenance personnel, including threats and property damage

- Misrepresentation of completed repairs, non-compliance with the Broward electrical code

- Ongoing and severe... View More

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Q: What are my tenant rights when the property has been transferred to a new Owner but had verbal agreement with old one?

My family was renting a house in FL. They had a verbal agreement set in place with the prior owner of the property, who sold it mid-lease. The verbal agreement was to be able to terminate the lease with no repercussions as they understood we were saving up to buy a house of our own to start a... View More

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Q: I received a letter of non-renewal and would like to know why and whether I can extend the date

My landlord hired a new property management company recently. Everyone in the apartment community received letters on our doors updating us on new payment guidelines.

I am a holdover tenant. Last month, I paid the firm in person and mentioned to them that I had sent via certified mail to... View More

Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Feb 16, 2024

Your lease is expired. You are a holdover. The landlord does not have to give you a reason, although they cannot discriminate against you because of your disability. However, the fact that you are a holdover may be something that the management company does not want to deal with. Also, you have 6... View More

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