Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

What rights do I have as a tenant?

If you move into a rental property, upon signing a lease, and nothing works in the rental property. Do you have (the tenant) have rights to terminate the lease? For example, there was no heat or hot water. I need to know how I can get out of my lease, legally.


Asked on 3/03/03, 9:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: What rights do I have as a tenant?

If things are not working you can pay the rent into court pending repair. Speak with a court clerk.

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Answered on 3/04/03, 4:03 am


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