Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I moved into a house on the 11th of May, i gave the guy 900.00 in cash, 750.00 rent and 150.00 deposit, the deposit was cheap because the appliances didnt work, the dishwasher is broken, the washing maching and the stove. I signed MY lease on the 11th of May and today is the 20th of June, i have repeatedly asked for a copy of my lease and to date do not have one. Now the landlord is asking for 600 more for a deposit when this wasnt our original agreement. I do have a bank statement showing the 900.00 withdrawl and 2 witnesses that i signed a lease and gave cash, they arent denying that paid. They are now telling me they will shut my water off as its in their name and in the state of Florida you have to have a lease or proof that you are legally living in the rental before the water co will turn my water on, i have 3 kids in my home, there has to be rights on my part that protect against this type of behavior, please help me as i am clueless to these laws.


Asked on 6/20/11, 8:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Please go by the nearest legal aid office and pick up the brochure on "Has your landlord lockedyou out or turned offyour utilities?" THIS IS THE AGAINST THE LAW. You can see what your rights are. Any mail coming to you at this address is proof that you live there if you need proof. I would file an action against this landlord.

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Answered on 6/20/11, 9:18 am


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