A Florida roommate agreement sits in an unusual legal position because it isn’t governed by the same landlord-tenant law that covers most rental situations in this state. When two people are co-tenants on the same lease, neither one is technically the other’s landlord, which means Chapter 83 doesn’t apply to disputes between them and a…
A Florida month to month lease feels like the most flexible rental arrangement available, and for a lot of landlords that flexibility is exactly the point, but flexibility doesn’t mean either side can walk away without proper notice. Since July 1, 2023, F.S. §83.57(3) requires at least 30 days written notice before the end of…
A Florida lease agreement that skips even one state-required disclosure can cost a landlord the entire security deposit before a dispute gets anywhere near a judge. I’ve seen it happen with landlords who were right about the damage, had photos, had receipts, but lost the claim because their §83.49 notice went out by regular mail…