Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I'm currently renting a house that was going into foreclosure and now the realty company told us that the owner is trying to get approved for a short sale. Do we still have to pay rent if the owner isn't paying the mortgage? I have never dealt or met the owner, I am just hearing this from the realty company. They told methat they will put my money in an escrow account. What does that mean? Why should I pay them rent when I am going to have to move. I don't want and actually was not approved to buy a house yet but the realty company sent me a short sale contract with only part of my name. Can you help me?


Asked on 11/13/09, 4:13 pm

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

If you don't pay your rent to your landlord, your landlord has the right to evict you.

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Answered on 11/18/09, 4:23 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Pay the rent, read the lease as to notice to landord on moving. Otherwise, you will be evicted for non-payment of rent. Who were you paying rent to - the landlord directly or the realty company? Has the landlord requested you pay the realty company? If you are in the St. Johns, Duval, Nassau or Clay county areas, give me a call.

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Answered on 11/18/09, 4:26 pm


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