Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Living with raw sewage for 8 months
We were just informed that our plumbing would not be fixed and rent is already due.We have not received a written offer from the landlord as of yet regarding ending our lease. When is withholding rent appropriate? It hardly seems fair to have to pay my rent in full, and I don't have the money to move right now.
Asked on 3/06/09, 10:55 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: Living with raw sewage for 8 months
Withholding rent is never legal in Florida. If you withhold rent, you can be evicted.
Answered on 3/06/09, 12:26 pm