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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 
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?
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
If you were coerced into signing a quitclaim deed under threats, it's important to take immediate action to protect yourself and your family. The first step is to contact law enforcement to report the threats and the coercion. They can offer protection and advice on how to proceed safely.... View More
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
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
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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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. The laws regarding your rights as a tenant can vary depending on the specifics of your lease agreement and local landlord-tenant laws. Here are a few key points to consider:
1. Notice of intent to vacate is generally not binding until... View More
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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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems the county may have violated your rights as a tenant by not providing adequate notice before the demolition. In most jurisdictions, tenants are entitled to proper written notice to vacate, usually 30-60 days, even if the property owner is not... View More
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
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
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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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. However, based on the information you've provided, there may be some legal recourse available to you, even if criminal charges are not an option.
1. Civil lawsuit: You may be able to file a civil lawsuit against your former friend... View More
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
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
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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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I understand your frustration with the ongoing construction and the negative impact it's having on your quality of life in your apartment. The early morning noise, dust, and inability to open windows are all valid concerns. Here are a few steps you can consider taking:
1. Review your... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I understand you have a concern about being fined for a trash violation despite having valet trash service at your residence. To provide the most helpful advice, I would need some additional details:
1. What specifically was the stated reason for the trash violation fine? Was trash not... View More
- 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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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it appears that you and your fellow tenants are dealing with a serious violation of your rights as renters in Florida. The issues you've described - ignored maintenance requests, retaliatory conduct, misrepresentation of repairs, severe mold... View More
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
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
answered on Feb 16, 2024
The early termination penalty is meant to compensate the landlord for the loss of rental income on the lease, because the tenant is electing to terminate the lease early. When the landlord terminates the tenancy, the landlord is one taking action to terminate; he is electing by choice to forgo the... View More
She sent us a letter stating this dated January 16 but we’re not comfortable on a month to month lease so we’re deciding to leave March 1. My current lease states if we want to leave at the end of our lease we have to give a 60 day notice. If my landlord didn’t give us adequate time to decide... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Florida, if your lease requires a 60-day notice to vacate and your landlord is proposing a change to a month-to-month lease as your current lease expires, the original lease terms typically remain in effect until explicitly altered by both parties. However, if your landlord's notice of the... View More
Property manager began deception and intimidation by means of verbal threats of eviction. Then began a self-help eviction using an out of state eviction notice posted at disabled adult's home. For six months the property manager continued to deceive and intimidate the tenant through a variety... View More
Let's say that Jim has moved back to his childhood home on lot 42 and the owner of the mobile home park now considers him an additional occupant. He charges lot 42 an additional $110 in rent. That amount nor the definition of an additional occupant is noted in the prospectus. The park owner... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2024
No one can answer this question without reading any documents that were signed between the parties and any documents that are in the public record. Whether or not that charge is legal depends on the reading and analysis of those documents. Not paying the charge would likely lead to an eviction.... View More
After living in my rented single family home for over 3 years I was sitting in my kitchen speaking of fire alarms and noticed I do not have 1 single alarm in my house. Is that legal? Can I sue?
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answered on Feb 2, 2024
In Florida, landlords are legally required to provide a safe and habitable living environment for their tenants, which includes ensuring the presence of working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties. If you've been residing in the rented single-family home for over... View More
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
Are you paying rent, or is there an agreement for you to pay rent (makes a huge difference). If you are not on thr lease and you have no agreement to.pay rent, you need to.leave. end of story
Can I trespass their maintenance worker/gardener if they are defacing my property during the course of their work. Example, spray painting on building where they want tenants to place trashcans, even after they have been told by property owner that they will be placed somewhere else.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Depends on what you mean by "trespass". You probably can get away with peaceably confronting the worker and notifying them that you are the owner and that they are not to deface your property. Follow it up with a mailed notice to the lessee, perhaps from your attorney.
The husband and wife buyers were both approve by the park. The couple chose to put the mobile home in the wifes name. They have not signed the lease yet.
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
According to Florida law, it is not strictly necessary for both spouses to be named on the title to a mobile home or be co-signers of a land lease in order to have rights and privileges associated with the property. Some key points:
• Florida recognizes rights of a spouse with regards to... View More
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