Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: My rights as a tenant

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RESPONSE: Flordia Statute 83.48 provides that "In any civil action brought to enforce the provisions of the rental agreement or this part, the party in whose favor a judgment or decree has been rendered may recover reasonable court costs, including attorney's fees, from the nonprevailing party." I recommend you send the Landlorda a certified letter including the payment. As to whether they may evict you for late payments, this will depend on the terms of your lease agreement. I recommend you contact a local attorney to help you, although it may not be worth hiring an attorney. Good luck.

Randall Gilbert