Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I signed as a guarantor on a lease for my son, who resides in Florida. He was evicted from the apartment for non-payment of rent and I have to repair the balance of the lease until the term has expired or the apartment has been rented. I live in the Washington, DC area and am unable to go by the property to determine if the room at the apartment is no longer vacant.

Is there any means available to determine if the apartment has been rented and is the property management firm required to re-rent the apartment or can they say the apartment is occupied an not rent to others until the end of the original lease?


Asked on 10/23/09, 12:37 pm

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

If your son was evicted for nonpayment of rent, he has to pay what the court ordered. The Final Judgment for Possession from the County Court should state the amount owed to the landlord (plaintiff) and will be signed by the judge. The language on that document is: That Plaintiff(s) recover from said Defendant(s) costs herein taxed in the sum of $___________ for which let Execution issue. I hope this information is helpful.

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Answered on 10/28/09, 2:19 pm


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