Lease Termination
Can we keep a tenant's security deposit without written notice in Florida?
We have a rental property that we have put up for sale. There was a renter in the house until the end of November. My husband verbally discussed the damage to the house with the tenant and told him the damages more than exceeded the security deposit. The tenant agreed. My husband repaired and replaced everything that needed fixed, beyond normal wear and tear--approximately $1000. Two months later the tenant is now claiming he is due all his deposit because we didn't inform him in writing within 7 days that he would lose it, claiming it's a state law in Florida. Now--the lease states that the tenant has to give us a 30 day written notice for moving-he did not. The lease also states that if he moves in the months of Nov-Feb his deposit will not be returned. We told him we were putting the house up for sale--he had the option to buy. He verbally told us he was moving at the end of December, then called us to say he would be moving at the end of November, which he did. Now--my husband is upset and worried about the 7 day written notice on the security deposit. Is this something we need to get an attorney for? Or does the language in the lease take precedent?
Does a landlord in Idaho have to help reduce a tenant's lease obligation?
in idaho does the owner have a legal obligation to the tenant to help mitigate the tenants lease obligation
How can I ensure rent payment until May 2010 after lease termination request?
I have a commercial lease ($3,000 per month) with a company from TN. Their lease ends May 2010. They sent me a certified letter wanting to break their lease effective December 2009. What is the best way to handle getting my rent until May 2010? Could you help me with key word to include in a letter to them? Thanks so much!
What rights do I have as a joint owner of a house in Pennsylvania?
I am joint owner of a house in PA. 6 yrs ago my wife put me out of the house and put her daughter and grandson in. We are not legally separated. I pay my portion of the property tax every year. What rights do I have and can I force my stepdaughter and son out of the house? Stepdaughter does not work and contributes nothing for heat or electric. What can I do?
How can I dispossess a person staying in my home without paying rent?
How do I dispossess a person I allowed to stay in my home, that I own for a short time. Now over one year. She has not left when I asked. No rent was ever paid nor asked. She does take care of my dog when I am out of town weekdays. I just was trying to help a person in need. Is she a tenent at will or a trespassor? How to handle?