Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

���(1)�A landlord of any dwelling unit governed by this part shall not cause, directly or indirectly, the termination or interruption of any utility service furnished the tenant, including, but not limited to, water, heat, light, electricity, gas, elevator, garbage collection, or refrigeration, whether or not the utility service is under the control of, or payment is made by, the landlord.

The last part of this fl statute of 83.67 " refrigeration, whether or not the utility service is under the control of, or payment is made by, the landlord."

Does this mean that a landlord cannot remove items he provide ie "fridge, washer and dryer?"

And if landlord removes such items is that justification to with hold rent until items are returned?


Asked on 7/04/12, 1:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If your lease states that the unit is rented with appliances, then he must provide those things. On the other hand, if you viewed the unit and those things were there and the landlord did not advise you that he would be removing them, I would say he would have to furnish the items as part of the unit. YOu would have a good case if you wish to take to court. As to withholding rent, review Florida Landlord/Tenant rights.

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Answered on 7/05/12, 6:00 am


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