Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Does a landlord have the right to throw away belongings when they come into our apartment to exterminate?
Asked on 7/06/16, 8:44 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman
The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman
Maybe. It probably depends on what the "belonging" is, and the condition of it. For example, suppose you have a couch in your place that stinks of urine and is infested with fleas and roaches. There might be a law that allows the LL to throw that couch away under health and safety concerns.
Answered on 7/07/16, 5:53 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Im not sure I agree with Mr. Kaufman on this issue. I would believe that the Health Dept would have to come in and make that decision. The landlord has no right to destroy or remove anything unless the apartment tenant has moved and/or evicted.
Answered on 7/07/16, 9:29 am
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