Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Just signed lease

You might be successful in a suit to avoid the lease, if it got that far. An attorney letter might do the trick. But we would have to read the contract to know more.

Re: Just signed lease

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A lease is a valid and binding agreement between the parties. There is no right to cancel within any time frame. Florida just enacted a new law which places a two month (additional) penalty on anyone who breaches a lease.

You should have the lease reviewed by an attorney who can try to see if there is any way to cancel it. Alternatively, the attorney might be able to negotiate a release from the landlord for a reasonable sum.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.