Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I live in an apartment complex that has a roach infestation in the whole buildind. I have made countless requests and complaints to please solve this starting in november of last year. after the birth of my 2nd child in the beginning of march the complex sprayed a few times but has not gotten any better the roaches are comming from the cracks in the corners,under the door and even the air vents this is a health concern since i am seeing roaches in my newborns bed. when you look the complex up on the web there are many complaints that sound the same what can i do as far as moving costs and infested household items


Asked on 5/14/10, 8:34 pm

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

You do have a right to live free of pests. Send a letter to your landlord by certified mail, return receipt requested at least seven days before the rent is due to allow time to remedy the problem. See Florida Statutes 83.56(1) and 83.51(1), as well as http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html. Regards,

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Answered on 5/20/10, 8:45 am


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