Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Can Apartment refuse to add girlfriend to lease?

I am a white male living in Miami, Fl in an 450 unit apartment complex with my girlfriend who is African American. I was the original signer of the lease. My girlfriend never signed the lease, however the leasing office knew that she lived with me. They collect her mail (certified, registered mail) and call her to pick it up all the time.

I recently got a 10 day notice to vacate because she is not on the lease. I went to the leasing office and told them to add her on to the lease but they refused. In my opinion they are being prejucide. Can I file a discrimination suit against them?


Asked on 3/07/03, 3:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Can Apartment refuse to add girlfriend to lease?

Try to obtain an explanation as to why they do not want to add her? I think a judge would be hard pressed to evict you for this.

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Answered on 3/07/03, 4:51 pm


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