Sounds like you owe the rent April 1 - April 5, at a minimum. If you elected to wait, your lease remained in effect. Apparently upon closer inspection, it was determined that you could not wait - the damage was too severe, and the lease terminated then. Perhaps that's 2 weeks between April 5... View More

Your post is confusing because you refer to your deceased "wife's" ashes, then refer to your "husband" in the hospital. In any event, regarding a landlord towing a vehicle from the premises, the first issue is whether the lease (if any) and any accompanying written rules... View More

Yes. Your rent is due when its due. The grace period applies to the imposition of late fees. Most landlords are not going to whack you on an eviction for being late once and you pay within the grace period, if you've otherwise been a good tenant.

You would be considered a month to month tenant and subject to eviction if you do not leave once you are given proper notice. While an eviction might take a few weeks, you could be considered a holdover tenant and subjected to double rent. The judge would impose market value rent.

Unlawful detainer and eviction are 2 similar but completely different causes of action. In an eviction, you are required to be given notice. There is no notice in an unlawful eviction action. A small claims action on your part is absolutely incorrect. I urge you to seek an attorney's help... View More

I'm sorry to tell you this but you are a month-to-month tenant if you have no lease. You need to consult with a landlord/tenant lawyer right away to review the eviction notices are valid. This is not a problem you can resolve with internet advice and time is of the essence. If you were... View More

The assistance you are looking for is commonly known as cash for keys. There is no guarantee that you will receive it. However, your tenancy is protected under the Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act. If you have a written lease, it will be able to stay until the end of the lease term if you... View More

There is no such thing as a relocation fund for you. When the house is sold, the new owner will be entitled to a writ of possession (no eviction notice needed); the sheriff will serve it and you will be escorted off the property (and not be allowed to return unless you strike a deal with the new... View More

Unfortunately, Florida law does not permit "self-help" evictions. Therefore, you cannot simply remove your spouse's belongings and "evict" him. Furthermore, since you are married, there may be some marital component to the property. Therefore, it is best you schedule a... View More

Even if the property is solely in your name, if it's considered the "marital residence," your husband may have certain rights to it during the divorce process. Florida courts aim for equitable distribution of marital assets. Simply because he has not contributed financially does not... View More

Since you are married, it would be better to file a divorce case so that you have the court to back you up. Currently, by virtue of being married, you both have a right to the property so there is no legal basis to put him out or remove his belongings. Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More

Negligent security is a real and recognized claim under florida law. These facts suggest the claim is worth consulting a lawyer. The property had a duty here to exercise reasonable care, and if there's a history of violent crime that would have required heightened security, cameras,... View More

An apartment owner has a legal duty to protect any person that is rightfully on the premises from criminal attacks that are foreseeable. A criminal attack would be foreseeable if the apartment building was located in an area that experienced crime of this type in the past. If so and the building... View More

Yes, you can sue the apartment complex/landlord. The non-working security cameras are a huge red flag and will likely impart liability on the landlord. If other similar crimes have occurred in the complex, this will further show the landlord knew of the danger and failed to protect the occupants... View More

You are asking two separate questions, legally.

You have no legal responsibility to house your younger brother.

Regarding the lease, tell the landlord that you are canceling. Do not take possession of the property. You may lose any deposit that may have been made. Speak with a local... View More

You can call the sheriff.

Florida Statute 82.036:

(2) A property owner or his or her authorized agent may request from the sheriff of the county in which the property is located the immediate removal of a person or persons unlawfully occupying a residential dwelling pursuant to... View More

It sounds as if once you’re former spouse found out about the inheritance, they hired a lawyer to vacate the final judgment and make a play towards that inheritance. They’re probably claiming some type of fraud on your part. However, an inheritance is not subject to equitable distribution, so I... View More

Under Florida law, you may be liable if your dog bites a member of the HOA who enters your condo, provided that the person is lawfully on your property. According to § 767.04. Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten., the owner of a dog is liable for damages if the dog bites any... View More

The Judge's Judicial Assistant may be able to answer your question. If you don't have the phone number, look up your Judge in the online judicial directory for your county, go to his/her directory page, and see the number and the JA's name. Otherwise, schedule a legal consultation... View More

If there's FAULT on your part, liability could potentially lie with both you [your business] and the landlord. Whether there's any potential court-finding of fault is an issue that would take a close examination of the facts and circumstances.