Protecting your home from pests is important, especially for Florida residents. In Florida, the subtropical and tropical climates encourage the natural growth and survival of many insect species. Some of these insects prefer the outdoors, but there are many that prefer to live and dwell in your home. Consequently, your structure could be the perfect…
Florida has 1,197 miles of coastline, and all of its cities are within 75 miles of the coast. There are no areas in Florida immune to the forces of a hurricane or tropical storm. If a storm strike becomes imminent, it will be imperative that you are prepared and informed. Before the Storm Have a…
On this page you will find a summary of Florida’s Landlord/Tenant Law. It is not intended for the purpose of providing legal advice. For additional information, refer to Chapter 83, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Before You Rent If possible, arrange for a walk-through of the premises to identify any problems that should be fixed BEFORE…
Landlords and tenants will face legal issues during the rental process, but not every issue needs to involve the courts. This article will help you learn how the rental laws in Florida handle everything from security deposits to termination notices so you can navigate these with ease. This article is not intended to be exhaustive…
Landlords are not allowed to evict tenants without going through the legal process (aka self-help evictions). Penalty is actual damages to tenant or 3 months’ rent – whichever is greater (67(6)). The landlord shall, at or before the commencement of the tenancy, provide the name and address of the landlord or a person authorized to…
If you rent a house, apartment, condominium or mobile home to another person, you enter into a legal contract known as a rental agreement. This rental agreement need not be in writing. If the rental agreement is in writing, it is a “lease.” This agreement has certain basic conditions specified by law, and you should…
When a person pays rent to live in a house, apartment, condominium or mobile home, the renter becomes a tenant governed by Florida law. It doesn’t matter whether payment is made weekly, monthly or at other regular periods. Also, it doesn’t matter whether the apartment, house, condominium or mobile home is rented from a private…