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Q&A Library
Can I Be Released from My Lease Due to Safety Concerns?
QUESTION: I am seeking information about my rights and options for being released from a residential lease. I have asked my landlord several times to sign a lease-release agreement, but I have not received a response. My financial circumstances have changed significantly: I am currently unemployed, unable to keep up with my bills, and supporting three children. In addition, I am experiencing serious safety concerns involving a family member who has made threats of physical vi
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 202 min read
Is a Florida Landlord Required to Repair the Air Conditioning if the Lease Requires It?
QUESTION: I rent a home in Florida, and the air-conditioning system stopped working approximately two weeks ago. My lease states that the landlord is responsible for maintaining the air conditioning. I notified the landlord in writing and by text message, but the landlord has not completed the repair and continues to say it will be addressed later. The home has become extremely hot, and a young child lives in the residence. What responsibilities does the landlord have under t
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
Can a Florida Landlord Enter a Rental Home Without 24 Hours’ Notice?
QUESTION: I rent a home in Florida, and my landlord entered the residence while I was sleeping without giving me 24 hours’ advance notice. My lease states that the landlord may enter with “reasonable notice.” Does Florida law define what “reasonable notice” means, and are there circumstances in which a landlord may legally enter without providing 24 hours’ notice? ANSWER: In Florida, a landlord generally may not enter a tenant’s dwelling without reasonable notice and for a l
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 81 min read
What Happens to a Deceased Tenant’s Personal Belongings in Florida if There Is No Family?
QUESTION: I live alone in a Florida low-income housing tax credit property and do not have family members who could manage my belongings if I die. My personal property is valued at less than $500, but I own a religious item that is important to me and that I may prefer to return or give to a particular person or organization. I am also registered as a body donor. Under Florida law, what steps may a landlord or property manager take to recover the unit and handle a deceased te
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 72 min read
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