Can a Landlord use the Security Deposit to Recoup Rent That's Owed to Him or Her?
A landlord may apply the security deposit to their actual lose from a tenant violating their rental agreement. The details for when a landlord can withhold a security deposit should be stated in the rental agreement. There are a couple situations where a landlord may keep a tenant’s security depo ...
Rights of Owner and Tenant Under Pre-foreclosure Situations on Month-to-Month Rental Situations
Are you a month-to-month tenant renting a home that is in a pre-foreclosure and wondering what will happen next? Although these answers are generally more accurate when looking directly at your case, here are some of the basic facts that can hopefully paint you a clearer picture of the next steps. ...
What is the Definition of an HOA Superior Lien in Florida?
A superior lien is a lien that takes precedent over all other liens, if it is in accordance with the state statue. These liens are given higher priority and that will play into how things are handled when dealing with liens from different sources. HOA assessment liens are liens on a homeowner’s pro ...
Is a Landlord Required by Florida Law to Put Security Deposit Funds in an Account Separate From His/Her Personal Bank Accounts?
Landlords are required to keep security deposit funds in a separate non-interest-bearing account in a Florida bank. The landlord can’t commingle the security deposit funds with any other funds nor can they use the funds until they are actually due to the landlord. Naturally, the landlord can’t mi ...
