Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Type Your Question Here...The landlord has given my Mother notice that her rent increase will be 155.00 per month. This is a 24.8 increase per month. Is this legal in Florida ? She is a good tenant and pays her rent on time. The lease expires 2/28/18.


Asked on 12/29/17, 12:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

There is no statute which stops a landlord from charging whatever they want. The prior lease sometimes controls the increases which may occur. Have that lease reviewed. It is also subject to negotiation if possible.

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Answered on 12/29/17, 12:36 pm


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