Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Rental question- Duval county Fl. My long time friend living in Chicago, also ownes a house in Jacksonville. We agreed to rent his house via text, with me "in charge" agreed to anything over $1000. mo. I keep.. I rented it taking 1495. plus 2000. dep.

The owner asked I pay his boat dockage bill,, I gave the Marina 1200. (200.) out of dep. He wanted me to use more, I did not as I took the dep. from the tenant and want to know I have it if needed for return to them.. The tenant was to pay my paypal account each month being due today (5/28/14) But,, the owner contacted the tenant and they sent him the 1495. All still over text,, I said ok, now you can send me my share of the rent, no responce as he changes the subject,,

I asked why he doesn't want to pay me .. he says he didn't say he wouldn't.. but he's ignoring my request to be paid the 495. and making excuses he's busy.. he'll see me in Lauderdale..

Should I contact the renter to let them know as per our contract, they are late in paying,,, I know they have paid the owner.. The owner now making a pattern of taking from people,, may also want to keep their dep. as they did not pay the rent as stated in the contract and throw them out.

Should I hold them them to the contract they signed and say they need to pay as per contract..

Give notice to pay..

Make an arrangment for them to send 500. to my account and pay as agreed the following month minus the 500.?...

I'm in Hollywood Fl at this time. I want it to be made right as the owner was/is in the wrong, just not smart of the tenant to ignor the contract..

Thank you for thinking over and suggesting what I may do this best you can with the info I've mentioned.


Asked on 5/28/14, 12:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Impossible to answer your questions without seeing the paperwork. If the rental agreements are with the owner and the money is due to the owner, he rightfully is getting it sent directly to him and you cannot evict or claim non payment. If the funds are required to be paid to you directly, than you may have a right to notify them of non payment. Seek some legal help with all the paperwork.

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Answered on 5/28/14, 12:25 pm


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