Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Illegal Eviction

I just recently starte3d renting a house from a couple in Riviera Beach. Upon moving in I let them know that I was tight on cash but If thye could work with me I would like to have used my tax return for my movin and deposit. They oked everything and I gaave them $600 as a security and processing fee. Well, My tax return got lost in the mail and it has taken longer than expected to get the $ I owe them. They are threating to changed the locks if I don't give them something. Can they do this? I don't get paid till the 12th of next month ( I work in sales). Please help. I have no where to go. What are my rights.


Asked on 3/20/07, 11:55 am

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

Re: Illegal Eviction

They cannot legally do that. They must start proper eviction procedures.

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Answered on 3/20/07, 1:33 pm


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