Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Rented a house in Jacksonville one month ago (Dec.).House was rented from a realtor with a one year agreement.Now I get a letter from a prison in Fl.from a person claiming to own the house(and evidently does).The letter goes on say that he has fired the realtor and to send all rent to his frends address.My question is do I have a right to ignore the agreement ?.


Asked on 1/13/10, 12:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

I'm confused, so I would have to look at the paper to form an opinion. The law sounds on your side, but I cannot be sure without reading the papers.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 1:55 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

This is not a reason to get out of your contract. The contract still exists. Contact the realtor to confirm who you should pay.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 3:54 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

You still have a contract, and the lease probably states where payments should go. Confirm who you should send the rent to with whoever signed the lease.

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Answered on 1/19/10, 5:39 am


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