Larry Tolchinsky | July 11, 2017
Knowing whether or not damage is caused by “normal wear and tear” impacts how much money, if any, the landlord can deduct from the tenant’s security deposit. Security Deposits When Renting A Home In Florida In Florida, most residential landlords will likely ask their tenants for money as security for their tenant’s future obligation to […]
Larry Tolchinsky | March 7, 2017
For tenants moving out of apartments, condos, homes, or other residential dwellings here in Florida, they have the right to expect the return of their security deposit (provided they have not damaged the property and they themselves have followed the notice requirements (see below) required under the law). However, landlords routinely violate the law by […]
Larry Tolchinsky | February 7, 2017
In Florida, the portion of the landlord-tenant law relating to residential dwelling units (including, homes, apartments, mobile homes and condos) was written, in part, to protect tenants during the the eviction process. Under our statutory law, the eviction process is referred to as an action by the landlord for possession of the dwelling unit. Most […]
Larry Tolchinsky | September 6, 2013
For anyone wanting to rent a Florida condo or any Florida condominium owner thinking about leasing out their Florida condo as an investment, it’s important to know there have been changes to Florida landlord – tenant law that became effective this summer (effective on July 1, 2013) which may impact your decision to lease as […]
Larry | January 20, 2011
Last Update: 1/20/17 According to the Miami Herald, renting a home is becoming more and more popular in South Florida. The idea of leasing a house, condo, or apartment seems smart in today’s real estate market for lots of people. Some may be dealing with a divorce and others may be renting homes after losing […]
