Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

tenant rights

I have a rental warehouse/office

where my business is housed. With the downturn I've been struggling and have fallen behind in my rent.My Lanlord has changed the locks and want to keep my office and construction equipment in lew of back rent. Is this legal


Asked on 3/26/09, 9:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: tenant rights

Not without a court order.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 5:25 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: tenant rights

No. He cannot lock you out of the unit.

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Answered on 3/26/09, 9:30 am
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: tenant rights

An attorney would need to review your lease to see what rights you agreed to in the event of default. You should contact an attorney promptly. If you would like to contact my office, I would be happy to speak with you.

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Answered on 3/27/09, 1:24 pm


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