Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

My 21 year old son renewed a lease for an apartment that I signed as a guarantor the year before without my knowledge. The guarantor form that I signed says that it would remain in effect for any renewals, but the terms of the lease have changed in that the rent amount was increased. I have obtained a copy of the renewed contract that my son signed; it explicitly states that he should notify the guarantor that a new lease has been entered. Can I truly be held responsible as the guarantor for a renewed lease that has changes from the original lease that was signed when I agreed to be guarantor?


Asked on 1/22/18, 7:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Depends on the actual language in the guarantee you signed. But, yes, you may be responsible still for the new lease and the increased amount. if you have concerns, make sure to have the documents reviewed by an attorney.

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Answered on 1/23/18, 5:29 am


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