Tenant Evacuation Guidelines for Pest Extermination
Signing a lease binds both the landlord and the tenant to a variety of responsibilities. As the owner of the property, under Florida Law the landlord is responsible for the maintenance associated with pest control—as is the case with termites. Because the process often involves fumigation, it is per ...
Can a Landlord Levy a Fine for not Notifying Them of Rental Intentions in a Set Amount of Time?
We’ve all been there: The lease on your current place is about to end and you have to decide whether to agree to another lease or try to find a new place to live. Occasionally, a landlord will ask to know your intentions before the lease term is over, and taking too long to decide could cost you mon ...
Can you Obtain an FHA Loan if Your Mortgage was Discharged in a Chapter 7 Over 2 Years Ago, but the Property is Still Titled in Your Name?
Though filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can improve an individual’s creditworthiness and even allow them to outright keep ownership of certain exempt property, it is not often a cure for upside down debt on a home. Generally, borrowers must endure a minimum "seasoning" period before lenders are willing ...
In FL, is there a Minimum Amount of Days for a Landlord to Notify a Tenant of a Rent Increase?
The State of Florida has no rent control provisions, meaning that landlords are free to charge whatever amount they would like for rent. The only control on how much they can charge is the availability of people willing to pay that price. Economists sometimes refer to this as charging “whatever the ...
