Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Raising rent after lease expires

What you were told is wrong. Read Scott R. Jay's e-mail again.

Re: Raising rent after lease expires

Once the lease expires, there is no limitation.

Re: Raising rent after lease expires

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It is not correct. When your lease expires and you continue as a tenant with the landlord's permission, you are on a month to month tenancy. The landlord can raise the rent by providing notice 15 days prior to the date the next monthly payment is due.

If you stay without the landlord's permission, you are considered a holdover tenant and the landlord is entitled to collect double the normal monthly rent.

Please note that Miami Beach has passed an ordinance which may have increased this period to 30 days.

I strongly suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney in your area to review this and all other legal questions regarding this matter.

Scott R. Jay, Esq. 305-249-8000