The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business operations nationwide, leading to dramatic job losses that threaten the ability of many to meet their financial obligations, including housing rental payments. To aid individuals and businesses harmed by the pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136). Section 4024 of the CARES…
Read articleHousing Options Programs The Housing Options Programs (HOP) assist families or individuals at risk of becoming homeless or experiencing homelessness to receive: Intense Case Management Services Temporary Rental subsidies Placement & referral services Programs Offered: Housing First – Provides intensive case management, re-housing and temporary rental subsidy Housing First Intensive case management is provided…
Read articleLandlord/Tenant Law in Florida Below is a summary of Florida’s Landlord/Tenant Law. It is not intended for the purpose of providing legal advice. For additional information, please 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…
Read articleMost renters are aware they have certain rights when they are involved in a dispute with their landlord, however they often don’t know what those rights are. This brochure was developed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to answer many of the questions frequently asked about landlord/ tenant relationships. This brochure is…
Read articleNiche has released its annual “Best Places to Live” list for 2018, and they have ranked the top 10 cities to live in in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The study analyzed data from the U.S. Census, CDC and FBI to rank the top cities in South Florida to reside based on crime, public…
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