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this was a month ago and he is still here. can the owner do anything to make him leave soon? (the renter is VERY messy and inconsiderate of the other renters so the sooner the better). no lease agreement was made
answered on Oct 31, 2023
If there is no written lease, then the duration of the tenancy is based on the frequency with which rent is paid. If it is a month-to-month arrangement, then the landlord can terminate the "tenancy at will" with 15 days notice before the end of the monthly term. An attorney should... View More 
Hello! My leasing office has taken a week to fix a broken garbage disposal and I called yesterday to come fix it they have not. My Sink is extremely backed up.
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Florida, landlords are generally required to maintain the rental property in a habitable condition. If the broken garbage disposal is causing your sink to be backed up and rendering it unusable, it may be considered a necessary repair. Before taking matters into your own hands, it's... View More
Almost purchased to provide for my son and myself we were promised no rent until after my son graduated high school I was then shocked and surprised to find out they were selling the home because the potential new buyer had knocked on the door asking to come in and take pictures. I let them in they... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Florida, oral agreements, although harder to prove than written ones, can be enforceable. If you had an oral agreement with the homeowner about living in the property rent-free until after your son's graduation, and the homeowner did not uphold this agreement, you might have a defense... View More
I filed an eviction, the defendant responded but made assertions in her response that I would like to refute. Can I issue a response or do I have to wait for a hearing to respond?
answered on Oct 18, 2023
If you want to comply with the Florida Civil Rules, it's unnecessary to file such a response. One does not file a response to an answer; it's unnecessary, because Civil Rule 1.110 (e) provides that "... (e) ... Averments in a pleading to which no responsive pleading is required or... View More
There is written communication of how long I would rent for.
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
In Florida, if you're renting without a formal lease, you're generally considered a "tenant at will." This usually means you or your landlord can terminate the arrangement with reasonable notice, which is often defined as the interval between rent payments. For example, if you... View More
Didn't get security deposit back after 30 days of leaving. Contacting them but they are stalling stating that I didnt clean ac filter. I leased for 2 months and I stayed only 1 month, was out of town for the rest of the time.
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
In Florida, landlords are required to return a tenant's security deposit within 15 days of the lease termination unless they intend to make a claim on it. If a landlord plans to make a claim against the deposit, they must give the tenant written notice of the claim within 30 days of the... View More
I have been living in my apartment for over four years my landlord originally charged me 500 a month he sold the duplex that I live in and a new company took over in the beginning the first thing I asked him was if my rent was going to change they said your lease would stay the same but it... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation with your apartment and landlord. Here are a few options on how to respond to the eviction notice:
- Review the notice carefully - make sure it follows proper procedures and requirements under Florida law. If not, the notice may be... View More
He still wants this months rent, isn't giving deposit back, and I have a 7 yo son. Always paid rent. Been here 2.5 years and that was the only notice. What are my options? He plans on putting eviction on my record to. Kept the place clean and even had place exterminated. What can I do?
answered on Oct 7, 2023
Not enough facts to answer your question, however if you are a month to month basis, he needs only to give you 1 day notice. If you have not paid the October rent, he can give you a 3 day notice and if you fill to move or pay, he can evict you. DO not let him file an eviction complaint. The fact... View More
I work in a medical office within a retail store. I do not have a contract with the property management company the store does. Today, I was harassed by a property manager because they were under the assumption that I had a patient parking in a no park zone. Turns out it wasn't a patient of... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2023
You can be trespassed because you have blue eyes. "When I started asking questions.." is the issue. You obviously ticked this guy off with your questions. Next time, don't let there be a next time.
They only have cameras at the gate they refuse to fix so u only see cars coming in n out that's it my car being stolen from ruined my life
answered on Oct 5, 2023
It is highly unlikely you can successfully sue your apartment complex for the theft of your car absent very unusual facts and circumstances. But it does depend on the facts and circumstances.
Fortunately your car insurance should financially assist you under your comprehensive coverage.
My lease end with this current complex on October 15th. We have not received a letter for renewal nor a letter stating that they will not renew us. I first sent an email asking about renewal letters back in late June and they responded that they'd be sent out in July. Come July, nothing was... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
The following info is general educational information for this kind of situation. To obtain reliable legal advice, schedule a consultation with lawyer. Under Fla. law, when a tenant is on a year's lease, and the tenant decides to stay on with the landlord's consent but without a new... View More
I signed a year lease, but felt unsafe due to a neighbor, displaying violent acts and the police was called on him several times. We only stayed for one month due to feeling unsafe, and the apartment complex are aware of these actions, but still said that we had to pay the penalty for breaking the... View More
answered on Oct 2, 2023
Your feelings are not part of the Lease. I am not dismissing your feelings at all - I don't blame you for leaving. But feeling unsafe is not a reason to leave under your lease or the law. Pay the termination fee and be done with it. I know you don't want to pay it. Pay it anyway.
He has not sought a court order of eviction yet. I live in Charlotte county Florida.
answered on Sep 28, 2023
If he does, hire an attorney right away and sue the dickens out of him. Cutting off your electricity is specifically prohibited by statute and judges become very unhappy with landlords who pull this stuff. Also, pay your rent or leave.
There’s no landlord tenant agreement. I’ve asked him repeatedly to move out. He says to evict them. I let him and his girlfriend move in because they need help out of the kindness of my heart. Now they’re destroying my property and stealing my property they’re not respecting anything I’ve... View More
answered on Sep 24, 2023
The following is general information for this kind of situation, not legal advice to rely on, for which you'd need to schedule a consultation with a law office. (That applies to all answers in this forum.)
You seem to be asking if you can totally shut off your electricity (100%) for... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
In Florida, if you haven't received your security deposit or an itemized list of deductions within 30 days, you may take several steps to address the issue. First, you can send a written demand via certified mail to your landlord requesting the return of your deposit. If there's no... View More
Palm Port Apts in North Port, FL. Everyone is having the same confusing issue.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
Only if the lease says the landlord can do it. Ask the manager which lease provision permits rental increase during the lease term. If not permitted under the lease, you may want to hire an attorney to send a letter, or if you cannot afford that because you're indigent, contact your local... View More
With help from my family I was able to escape an extremely abusive marriage. I’ve been living alone, in hiding from my estranged Husband for the past two years while my lawyer has been working to overcome my Husband’s (& his Counsel’s) deliberate delays as well as both of them obstructing... View More
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
In Florida, it is typically permissible for your husband's lawyer to contact your landlord, especially if it is relevant to the ongoing legal proceedings. However, given your concerns about privacy and safety, it's important to take steps to protect yourself. First, discuss your concerns... View More
What should I do I was terrified and scared to go to sleep I stayed up the entire night.My daughter literally scratched until blood was coming out her arms from the bed bugs.I asked for a full refund the owner said no and denied that there were any bugs when I have videos and pictures of the bugs... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2023
You must review AirBnb's terms and conditions for resolving disputes. They have a process that you agreed to when you reserved the unit. That process entails first contacting the unit owner with your proposal for resolving the issue (for example, demanding a full refund), then there are... View More
I live in Palm Harbor FL at a ZRS Managed Property. From day one they were aggressively adamant that I had to use WOWAY Internet Provider since that's who they worked with. I found that a little odd since in my decades of living in Apartment Complexes from New York to New Orleans I had never... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2023
Welcome to Florida -- yes, it's different. Generally, the way I interpret this is the service providers cannot demand it is exclusive but that would not stop an owner from requiring a tenant to use an exclusive provider. Tenants have the option of entering into a lease with all kinds of... View More
My landlord filed an eviction without an eviction of a notice delivered to me. I confirmed this via the post office that it was not delivered, as there were two unsuccessful attempts made as I was not home to receive this. Doesn't this violate my tenant rights? Do I have a case with this proof?
answered on Sep 10, 2023
No. Your landlord is required to send you the notice. If you refuse delivery, that’s on you.
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