Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

eviction

can i ask for all back rent upon evicting a tenet if we only have a verbal agreement?


Asked on 6/14/07, 8:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: eviction

Yes, if the lease was for less than a year.

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Answered on 6/16/07, 3:02 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: eviction

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Yes. Oral leases are valid in Florida for a term of one year or less. If there was an agreement made, you can sue for eviction and past due rent just as if there was a written lease.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 6/16/07, 2:22 am


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