Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

is it illegal for an apartment manager to deny a tenant heat in winter in 20 degree weather when there is a newborn baby living in the apartment?


Asked on 2/28/10, 3:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

Yes, it is illegal. The landlord must provide heat under FL law. What you need to do is send the LL a letter and give the landlord an opportunity to fix the situation within X number of days. See some free information at www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/05/10, 5:33 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

Yes, Yes, Yes! Send the landlord a letter by certified mail return receipt requested and give them seven days to comply. Check out the website www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html. Regards,

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Answered on 3/06/10, 9:35 am


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