Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Has landlord committed fraud?

I signed a one year lease in Aug 08. In Nov. I was served with foreclosure papers on the property indicating that the owner stopped making mortgage payments three months prior to signing the lease. When I would not agree to terminate the lease in Dec08, the owner began to harass me by turning off my utilities. I stopped paying him rent. He has filed for eviction. I was served with a 5 day summons. I responded to the court and requested a hearing with the judge to determine how much I need to deposit into the registry. I did this without an attorney. I alleged in my response that he committed fraud and I was counterclaimimng for damages. Do I have a good case against him? Is it too late for me to get an attorney?


Asked on 1/03/09, 12:15 am

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

Re: Has landlord committed fraud?

1. no

2. no

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Answered on 1/03/09, 10:39 am


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