Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Hi, I signed a 7 month lease on an apartment. When I was shown the apartment, to the time I signed the lease, nothing was mentioned about the pool and work-out room being under construction and there was no clear indication that was the case. After moving in I noticed a metal sign that looked like it would be put up any time the pool was being cleaned, or shocked, etc., saying "closed for maintenance". A few months later, construction started. My lease term has now ended, and the amenities are still not available. So, I asked to be compensated since I've been paying for something that I have not had access to my entire tenure.

This is in Florida. Do I have any legal grounds to stand on? Thanks!

gabe


Asked on 9/23/15, 4:02 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

No. Too late.

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Answered on 9/23/15, 7:09 pm
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Not likely. Does your written lease provide for the specific amenities you were to have the use of? If not, than the fact that you saw them when you walked through does not mean that they became part of your lease such that the failure to provide them would give rise to a claim.

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Answered on 9/24/15, 1:56 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

It would also really depend on what your lease stated. Were the amenities included at an additional cost?

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Answered on 9/25/15, 8:27 am


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