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What happens if landlord says he will lower rent then does not?
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What is the average rent increase in FL?
Under Florida law, a landlord is permitted to raise your rent as long as its stated in your lease. This law does not specify how much the landlord can raise the rent, only that he is permitted to if your lease says he can.
Can a landlord purposely avoid taking rent money in an attempt to evict the renter on grounds of not paying rent?
Not if the rent is being paid on time. But landlords can try. If this happens then the tenant will need to pay the rent to the Clerk of Court or prothontary's registry. He can then explain to the judge and probably win. Now, if the rent is not paid on time and the landlord charges late fees, then the landlord has the right to refuse to take the payment if the late fee is not included in the payment, provided it says on the lease that the late fees become part of the rent for which no partial payment is accepted.
If your landlord accidentally charges you a lower rent do you have to payback the difference?
Generally speaking, no. Your landlord may charge you whatever amount of rent he wants. If you are in good faith paying your rent on time, it is presumed that is your rent amount. Your landlord cannot turn around and ask you for more money simply because he thinks he's made a mistake in what he's been charging you. If he says you owe him back money you can refuse to pay but your landlord will likely evict you. However, you can fight the eviction proceedings. If what you're saying is true the judge will find in favor of you and will dismiss the case.
How can i find out if the money orders i purchased for my rent have been cashed because my landlord says they don't have my rent?
The vendor you purchased the money order from can trace it, for a fee.
If one persons rent gets raised shouldn't every ones?
There is no rule that says the Landlord must raise the rent for everyone if he is raising it. But if you suspect that your rent is being raised for retaliatory reasons you can challenge that in court.
What do I do if the landlord says she did not get my notice to move?
Send it again. If she still doesn't get it, hand it to her personally and make sure she opens it. i would give it to her in an envelope with my rent check if she received the rent she should give a rent reciept and then youll know she got your notice!
What if your heating bill is connected to your rent and landlord didn't pay the gas bill?
You need to communicate with the landlord to straighten out the situation as quickly and painlessly as possible. You may pay the gas bill and deduct that amount from your next month's rent. However, a landlord that doesn't pay such an important bill shouldn't have tenants. I know it's expensive, but moving sounds like a good idea. ------------------------------------------------- If your lease says that the gas is paid as part of your rent then the contract for gas to the property would be in your landlord's name and your landlord is responsible for it. If in these circumstances he is not paying the gas bill, then you need to go and see an attorney (lawyer / solicitor) for advice. If however the gas contract is in your name, then you are responsible for the payments despite what you may think your tenancy agreement says.
Can you use a deposit for the last months rent?
This would depend on the landlord. If you landlord says yes to this, which I seriously doubt. Then obviously when you moved out you wouldn't get it back. Talk to the landlord about your situation. Maybe something can be worked out.
Can your landlord charge you more rent than in your written statement and or rental agreement?
No, your landlaord can not charge you more rent than is in your written statement or rental agreeement. The Landloard has to wait until your lease is up before they raise the rent, unless there is a clause in your agreement that says the rent can be raised before the lease is up.
Can landlord demand full rent payment before Section 8 helps in the same month?
The landlord can demand rent when it is due. Depending on the jurisdiction, they may not be able to take legal action until after 3 days but it is due when the lease says it is due. If Section 8 has not promised to pay on the due date you have in mind, it's the tenant's responsibility.
Can a renter put rent into escrow if landlord doesn't fix property?
Proper procedures must be followed according to state and/or local laws regarding this. In Florida you must give the landlord at least a seven-day notice of your intent to fix something that is vital to your living in the home before you can legally offset it from the rent. The repair must not be frivolous and must be of something, like the water heater, that is vital to the function of the home or would make the home uninhabitable if such repair is not made. This said, the landlord can still evict you for non-payment of rent. However you would likely win the case and can seek damages from the landlord of up to three month's rent abatement. Now, if the landlord does evict you in Florida, you can pay what would be the rent amount to the Clerk's Office instead of the Landlord so that you can request a final hearing before a judge or magistrate. If you paid out money to fix something vital in the house you can ask for an emergency hearing to determine rent amount, before you get your final hearing. Whatever the judge says is the amount you have to pay-- most likely it will be your rent minus your repair expense-- and you must pay it immediately in order to have a hearing. Your landlord will get that money, minus the court registry fee of about 14%-- a penalty that will make your landlord think twice about being greedy about the rent!
Can landlord use security deposit for last month of unpaid rent. then bill tenant for repair and cleaning?
It depends on the specific terms outlined in the lease agreement between the landlord and tenant. Generally, security deposits are meant to cover any unpaid rent or damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear. If the lease allows it, the landlord can use the security deposit for unpaid rent and then bill the tenant for repair and cleaning expenses. However, the landlord should provide an itemized list of deductions and any remaining refund should be returned to the tenant within the timeframe required by law.
