Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

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I have an investment property and had a tenant moving in when a neighbor came over and told my tenant that the past tenant had MRSA infection. The neighbor did not tell me the my past tenant had MRSA and now my tenant is breaking lease and does not want house. I would like to know is there is any liability also how do I handle this in the future?

I am giving tenant their money back and letting them out of lease because I did not know myself. I am going to have rent hous out in future and I am not sure how to deal with neighbor?

I have not had any problems with this neighbor in the past.


Asked on 5/30/10, 5:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

If a tenant breaks a lease, he or she owes the landlord for rent until the landlord is able to find a new tenant, except in certain circumstances (such as, for example, a landlord's failure to make repairs or eliminate pests after adequate written notice from the tenant). Check the information regarding Florida landlord-tenant law available at: http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html. Check the mayo clinic's website (or another medical site) for more information about MRSA and how it can be caught by sharing personal items, sheets, towels, and using surfaces that have not been cleaned and disinfected. This is general information and you should consult with an attorney for specific legal advice. Regards,

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Answered on 5/30/10, 10:09 am


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