Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: leasing a duplex but only want one name on the lease

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Yes, the landlord has the right to require all permanent tenants who have reached the age of majority to execute the lease. This allows the landlord to evict them if any of the terms of the lease is breached including failure to pay rent. Additionally, the landlord can seek damages against either party if monies are owed by the tenants.

If your boyfriend refuses to sign the lease and simply moves in, the landlord has the legal right to file suit for eviction including all costs incurred as a result of your violation of the lease. Whether or not that will happen, is up to the landlord.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.