Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Is a broken 18 yr old central a/c unit on rental property considered an obligation for tenant of 2 yrs to repair under maintenance rule of yard, premises & appurtenances ?
Asked on 7/31/14, 9:41 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Generally not, but would need to read lease.
Answered on 7/31/14, 9:51 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Your lease agreement controls. Have the lease reviewed by an attorney. I have seen leases that do make these repairs the tenant's obligation.
Answered on 7/31/14, 11:14 am