Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
If a person lived in your home for free for several years can you legally back charge them rent?
Asked on 3/29/12, 11:19 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul V. Suppicich
Maney, Gordon, Zeller, P.A.
Not is they were your guest. Was there any written or oral agreement to pay rent at the time?
Answered on 4/01/12, 2:22 pm
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Unless there was an agreement reached between the parties, then you cannot unilaterally go back and charge rental.
Answered on 3/25/13, 12:07 pm