What are a Tenant's Rights to Withhold Rent in Florida?
I often field questions from tenants about their rights, particularly in situations where their rental property falls short of expectations. A common concern revolves around the conditions under which a tenant can withhold rent. This topic is an essential aspect of landlord-tenant relationships and ...
Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules in Florida
Every tenant in Florida should be aware of his or her landlord’s rent rules, which should be outlined in the rental or lease agreement. Here are the important ones. Standard Rent Rules in Florida Florida’s state laws cover some of the following rent-related concerns, including the amount of ti ...
What are the Required Landlord Disclosures in Florida?
The state of Florida requires landlords to provide the following disclosures to tenants, which you can usually find in either the rental or lease agreement. Owner/Agent Identity (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.50) Every landlord in Florida, or someone who is authorized to enter a rental agreement on hi ...
What Can a Short Sale Do to Your Credit?
While the real estate market is rebounding from the worst housing crisis to hit the United States since the Great Depression, hitting homeowners the hardest from 2007 to 2009, many people are still struggling to stay afloat financially and pay their mortgages. As unfortunate as it is, short sales ...
