Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I live in an apartment complex in North Miami with over 200 garden-style units. The grass has not been cut since August, nor have the hedges been trimmed. The grass is now a foot high in many places. Needless to say, it is an eyesore, but grass snakes an bees have become a problem. As a tenant, I pay my rent on time and take care of my unit as set forth in my lease agreement. What recourse do I have when the landlord does not provide the services that are part of his obligation? Would you please recommend some course of action that I can take? I am paying for services that I am not receiving and it's not fair. Thank you for any assistance you can offer.


Asked on 11/07/09, 10:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Why don't you call the city and the county to see if it violates an ordinance? I'd be fairly certain it does. Perhaps the city or county will cite them and force them to maintain the property.

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Answered on 11/12/09, 11:19 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

The Florida Statute 83 provides a remedy by paying rent into court and/or seeking a reduction.

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Answered on 11/12/09, 11:40 am


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