Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I rented a house on April 15th, 2014 and its now May 14th, 2014 and I have had several electrical and plumbing issues. All pipes have been replaced and now the electrician has told me that the house has no grounding wire. the landlord has had all of these repaired at their expense but I have had to live without certain conditions due to these problems. Now the Electrican is telling me that the electrical problems are life threathening. I have had workers in the home at least 3 days a week since I moved in. Can I ask for my deposit back?


Asked on 5/14/14, 11:06 am

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

Your lease agreement controls your relationship with the landlord. Have that document reviewed by an attorney. Unless you are constructively evicted by these problems, you likely cannot terminate the lease and get your deposit back. If the home in uninhabitable then you likely can terminate. Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 5/14/14, 1:30 pm


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