Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Change of terms of Tenancy

The Landlord sent me a Notification, effective July 1st. 1999, changing the usage of water. It will be billed at the end of each month. The matter is I have an agreement since May 1992 wich stablished not to pay that usage.

I want to know if he has rigth to do so with any new agreement.


Asked on 6/21/99, 4:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Wendell Finner Wendell Finner, P.A.

Re: Change of terms of Tenancy

Generally, one party to a lease agreement can only change the terms DURING THE TIME PERIOD COVERED BY THE WRITTEN LEASE if the written lease allows for such changes. Terms can generally be changed after expiration of the original agreement or by a document signed by all parties to the original lease. Residential tenancies of over 7 years are very uncommon, and I would examine closely any 7 year old document establishing lease conditions to determine if that agreement is still in effect.

This is a general discussion of legal principles; I can't provide legal advice without consulting the client and reviewing all documents.

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Answered on 7/09/99, 9:55 am


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