Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
If my son signed an apartment lease (one year) in Oklahoma. We live in Florida and he agreed to rent this apartment and gave them a deposit while still in Florida. We moved his things to Oklahoma and he paid his rent, good until June 01, 2014. At this time he also signed the paperwork that was shoved in front of him. According to him the paperwork includes a one year lease agreement. After moving him in I noticed the outside of the area where his apartment is, is not in good shape splintering boarding paint worn off, cigarette buts all over the ground everywhere. When I got back to Florida I talked to a friend in Oklahoma and did some research online and realized the area and his apartment complex in particular is ridden by crime. Armed robberies, break ins, shootings, etc. on a regular basis. I want to move him out of there ASAP and move back home to Florida. I fell like he was basically suckered into this deal. Can they come after him legally in Florida for breaking that lease in Oklahoma? They will be getting an extra months rent (paid till June) if I can get him moved out by the first.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Unless he can get the lease terminated, yes , he is responsible.
Oklahoma law applies and you need to seek counsel from an attorney there. The issues you mention are those which should have been analyzed before signing the paperwork. I suggest he discuss it with the landlord and see if something can be worked out. That paperwork he did sign controls the relationship and his ability to get out, if at all. A judgment in Oklahoma will be afforded full faith and credit and is enforceable in Florida.
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