Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

We signed a year lease in Florida 4 months ago. Landlord added a written 30 day notice to terminate for no reason but claimed it was for us, if we wanted to leave early and they knew of no reason that they would. We explained we were paying rent on 2 properties just to mske sure we werent in a position of looking during high season with pets. He now has issued the 30 day notice because his home is in foreclosure and he told bankruptcy court his residence was ours to keep his homestead out of bankruptcy. What are our rights? We never would have moved in if we knew about his financial troubles~ we had options then, its high season and rentals are impossible to find. We have been excellent tenants, never late with rent, pay for our own gardener and housekeeper to ensure the home is well maintained~ he has not had one complaint.


Asked on 1/26/14, 7:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Your lease agreement controls. The clause you speak about and the entire document need to be reviewed by an attorney. There is a federal statute which may provide you some relief as well

http://www.occ.gov/publications/publications-by-type/comptrollers-handbook/ptfa.pdf

Your question about your rights cannot be answered without reviewing your lease. Seek legal help.

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Answered on 1/26/14, 10:31 am


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