Category Archives: Landlord Tenant
Landlord Dos & Don’ts In Florida
Between the increased responsibility and the change to one’s finances, becoming a landlord is a major life event. However, it is unfortunately all too common for new landlords to not have a solid grasp on what they can and cannot do under Florida and U.S. law – and denying the rights of one’s tenants,… Read More »
The Rights & Responsibilities Of A Florida Landlord
Both landlords and tenants have specifically defined rights under Florida law, and both have responsibilities they must take seriously. A landlord, in particular, has both a fair amount of leeway and a heavy burden of responsibility in dealing with their tenant(s). That said, first-time landlords may not fully understand what they must do, and… Read More »
Know The Law: The Florida Fair Housing Act
Both state and federal law recognize the right to buy or rent a home without discrimination. Florida and the U.S. government both have laws known as the Fair Housing Act (FHA and FFHA), both of which guarantee the right to housing without consideration of certain personal characteristics (though the list differs between the state… Read More »
What Is The Warranty Of Habitability In Florida Landlord-Tenant Law?
In Florida and many other states, tenants have an implied warranty of habitability in their homes. This means that a landlord is required to furnish the basic essentials that a tenant needs in order to live comfortably. While there is a statute that governs the specifics required of a landlord, the warranty itself is… Read More »
When A Tenant Breaks A Lease
Few tenants sign a lease with the intention to break it or leave the premises before its conclusion – but sometimes, life happens, and they may need to depart suddenly. Doing so is called breaking a lease, and while some of these situations can be settled between the landlord and the tenant, sometimes it… Read More »
How To Keep An Eviction Legal
If a landlord and a tenant enter into a lease contract, both parties are required to act in a way that upholds the terms of the lease at all times. This includes the terms that govern breaking that lease or otherwise terminating it, such as by eviction. A landlord must conduct an eviction in… Read More »
When A Tenant Breaks A Lease
In general, it is never a good idea to break a lease, either as a tenant or a landlord, but there are moments when there may be no other choice. Whether due to harassment, safety issues, or an obligation like being called up to the military, it is important that a tenant’s choosing to… Read More »
My Tenant Won’t Leave!
Both landlords and tenants have specific rights and responsibilities in Florida, clearly laid out in the relevant statute. This includes everything from paying rent on time to observing the beginning and end of the lease. If a tenant fails to leave after a lease has ended, this can lead to serious issues down the… Read More »
Eviction vs Ejectment In Florida Real Estate
Landlord-tenant relationships are fairly straightforward; a tenant rents space from a landlord, until they decide to leave and rent elsewhere. However, sometimes complications arise – either a tenant may refuse to leave, or someone with no claim at all to the property may wind up staying there. In this event, a landlord has options,… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Service Dogs & Emotional Support Animals?
Florida is home to many people with disabilities and other conditions where they might require a bit of extra help. Very often, this comes in the form of assistance animals – service dogs and emotional support animals (ESAs) of all kinds. However, too many people who are new to being disabled or in need… Read More »