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The state of Florida doesn’t have a statute of limitations on rent increase or change of terms unless specified in the rental agreement. In other words, the landlord must give the same amount of notice the states requires when ending the tenancy, which is 15 days. Landlords can’t increase the rent until the lease ends unless the contract specifies such increase.
Unfortunately, not all arguments can be solved with a conversation between parties. Some people may choose a mediator to help them communicate and come to an agreement. However, if you have tried to negotiate a landlord-tenant dispute and you aren’t getting the results you want, you need to speak with a landlord-tenant disputes attorney and figure out what’s the best course of action.
The written agreement should include the amount of notice required. If there is no written agreement, appropriate notice will be seven days for weekly rentals or 30 days for monthly rentals.
The landlord is expected to return the deposit, but sometimes this won’t happen. In such cases, tenants can try negotiating with the landlord or send them a demand letter. You can also take the issue to a small claims court in charge of security deposit disputes.
The property must be kept in good condition notwithstanding the tenants’ conduct. When you sign the rental agreement, the landlord should provide you with the contact information of the person in charge of repairs.
You should give the landlord written notice together with a warning that you will move out if the repairs are not made in two weeks. If the landlord doesn’t make any repairs, you are free to leave without paying any additional rent. However, this is only available to tenants whose safety is at risk due to problems with repairs.
The landlord can enter a home without notice only in cases involving emergencies or repairs such as a broken water pipe, or a fire. Otherwise, tenants should be given a 24-hour notice.
It is very challenging to agree without having a lease. As a contract that binds both parties to some rights and obligations, a lease can help both sides clarify things and solve disputes over specific terms. If things go wrong, you can file a breach of contract lawsuit.
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