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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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answered on Sep 5, 2023
If you've rented a studio in Florida that has issues with mold and mildew, and city officials have deemed the place to be illegal, there are several steps you should consider taking. First and foremost, document the issues thoroughly with clear photos and videos, both inside and outside the... View More
The management company of my condominium accuses me (my unit) of causing damage to the unit below and flooding the entire exterior hallway due to a leak that allegedly originated in my bathroom.
My unit wasn't flooded or in any way damaged. They inferred that my tenant ought to have... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2023
If the leak was caused by a pipe serving just your unit, even if it did not damage your unit, you are liable. If the leak is caused by your A/C, water heater, dishwasher, drains, toilets, etc., you are liable for the damage. This is why it is important to have insurance -- that and in case of a... View More
From a previous landlord
answered on Aug 17, 2023
A "lack of prosecution" hearing is for the plaintiff (person suing) to show the judge why the case should not be dismissed, generally because nothing has happened in it for some time. You don't need to show up, and it will be dismissed eventually unless you can be served with... View More
What does it mean I keep getting different answers
answered on Aug 17, 2023
One would have to read the "letter" to be sure, but it appears that someone, perhaps your landlord, sued to evict you. The judge appears to have dismissed the case "with prejudice"; that means that the plaintiff (the person who sued you) is not allowed to sue you again for the same thing.
I am having a hard time in finding a apartment and don’t want to stay due to respiratory problems I developed while living here. What are my option to extend the 7 days
answered on Aug 11, 2023
Your best option is to offer your landlord a sum of money acceptable to the landlord to extend your seven day move-out notice. Since your reported the landlord to code enforcement, expect the amount requested for an extension to be significantly higher than simply prorated rent.
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Storage facility policies regarding taking pictures of the inside of storage units can vary. In some cases, storage facilities may have clauses in their rental agreements that allow them to take pictures of units for inventory or documentation purposes. It's important to carefully review the... View More
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answered on Aug 4, 2023
In Florida, as in many other states, landlords have the right to consider a prospective tenant's credit history when making rental decisions. A credit score is often used by landlords as a factor in determining whether to approve an applicant's rental application. However, there are... View More
never signed any form of contract i was the only member in the household who is documented, living state is haines city florida
answered on Jul 30, 2023
If you mean the landlord filed an eviction suit, and by "expunge", you mean erased from the court records, the answer is no. That would be the case whether you win or lose the lawsuit. If the eviction suit is still pending, hire a lawyer to try to get it resolved without an eviction... View More
No deposits or money has been paid as of yet. It's a month to month lease.
The landlord said they got cold feet and just isn't ready to rent the property.
Can I still move in on 8/1?. *Question is here which the answering attorney may have missed*
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