Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Tenants Rights
1.) Does security deposit money (house rental) earn interest or is it legal for the landlord to hold it in an interest-free account?
2.) Is it legal for a landlord to ''show'' the house prior to the expiration of the lease because they do not want it to sit empty when you move?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Tenants Rights
Florida statute authorizes the landlord
to deposit the money in a non-interest or
an interest bearing account. Although the
account should be separate and not comingle
with the landlord's other funds, I have not
seen any of the county judges in Hillsborough
County enforce this requirement. Yes, the owner
can show the house subject to the provisions
of the lease agreement any your right
to the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment.
To get a an opinion as to how these conce;t
might apply to your particular situation, I
suggest you make an appointment and consult
an attorney.
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