Full question:
I have a tenant that included in her rent, are all her utilities. She is behind in rent, can I legally turn her utilities off in the state of Florida?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
In Florida, it's generally not advisable to turn off a tenant's utilities, even if they are behind on rent. Doing so could be considered an illegal eviction or harassment. Instead, you should consider starting eviction proceedings to address the unpaid rent.
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