Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Rental contract

Under Florida law, is there any grace period in which a renter can back out of a signed lease (i.e. within 72 hours....)? If so, which statute states that a rental agreement can be terminated, without fee, within a three day period?


Asked on 6/14/07, 2:15 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Rental contract

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No. There is no such law therefore there is none to tell you about. A lease is a valid and binding agreement between the parties.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 6/14/07, 2:31 pm


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