Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Eviction
A co-worker relocated to South FL from No. Carolina. She rented a townhouse from a landlord one month ago. She paid deposits and paid upcoming rent prior to moving in. This is a single, professional woman - no negative background or conduct. The landlord now tells her ''you have to leave; the association wants you out in 2 weeks''. This is new to my friend as she was not aware of the existence of the association to begin with. When she pushes the landlord to give reason for the sudden verbal eviction notice - no answer is forthcoming. However, my friend recalls submitting auto info for the purpose of parking and gate entrance under her name and address (obviously) and, subsequently, getting a phone call requesting the name and address of the owner. She believes the landlord never notified the association - nor her for that matter. In any case, she has already found a new townhouse to rent but the question remains... What legal recourse does my friend have (suing etc...) for this wrong doing? The landlord rented the premises under false pretenses without consideration that she was relocating from another state - and now only one month later, she must face financial duress by paying for movers again.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Eviction
She can sue in small claims court for any damages she incurs.
Re: Eviction
She can sue for her damages. If you would like to discuss such a claim, please call my office.
Re: Eviction
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Your friend may be entitled to sue in the county court for any out of pocket expenses she incurs but will not be able to recover any other monies for this "wrong doing". She needs to get her deposits back from the landlord and should immediately discuss that with him/her. If she cannot get an agreement, then she needs to consult an attorney immediately and not wait until she moves out.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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