Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: landlord doesn't want children to visit 2 nights a month

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The landlord has no right to open your mailbox and look at your mail. It is a violation of federal laws. You can file a complaint with the postal inspector's office and they should investigate. The landlord does have the right to limit the number of people living in your apartment, however, I do not think it is reasonable to say that you cannot have visitors. This is not covered under the Fair Housing Act.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.