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Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes In Florida

Landlord-tenant disputes are common in South Florida and beyond. They can range from claims of discrimination to maintenance conflicts and can result in creating a hostile relationship for both sides of the dispute.

When these types of disputes escalate or can’t be resolved easily, it’s best to turn to an experienced attorney who knows what steps to take. Attorney Hegel Laurent at Laurent Law Office, P.L., is familiar with handling issues landlords and tenants face, and can help either side protect their interests.

Supporting South Florida Landlords

Landlords are committed to protecting their investments, and Laurent Law Office, P.L., is committed to helping you. When someone fails to fulfill the agreed-upon lease terms or destroys your property, you must take specific and deliberate steps before evicting them. There are existing Florida landlord-tenant laws designed to protect you and your tenant, and you must adhere to them.

It’s in your best interest to speak to legal counsel before taking action against your tenant. Although you may want to change the locks and remove their belongings from the house or apartment, you may only worsen your situation. Landlords who violate the law may also be violating the terms of their lease agreement. This exposes you to liability and additional civil actions.

Mr. Laurent will advise you on how to document your tenant’s behavior, file eviction notices and represent you during any legal proceedings. Never forget that although you have rights, you also have responsibilities as a landlord. Allow the firm’s attorney to assist you in protecting yourself and your investment.

Strongly Advocating For Florida Tenants

In landlord-tenant disputes, tenants may feel especially overwhelmed. You may hesitate to escalate a dispute due to fear of eviction or other retaliatory actions that could jeopardize your living arrangements. However, some situations require seeking legal help to resolve your issues.

Mr. Laurent has experience in handling the following:

  • Security deposit disputes
  • Lease agreements
  • Maintenance disputes
  • Eviction
  • Housing discrimination

No matter what trouble you might be facing, you deserve to have someone on your side to fight on your behalf against a landlord who isn’t abiding by Florida’s landlord-tenant laws. The lawyer at Laurent Law Office, P.L., offers free consultations for tenants having trouble getting their deposit back from a landlord. Let Mr. Laurent help guide you through this complex process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Landlord-tenant disputes are not easy. They create tension and are costly, time-consuming issues. It’s natural to have questions, and attorney Hegel Laurent has answers for you. Below are answers to some of the questions his clients have the most:

How are landlord/tenant legal issues different in Florida compared to other states?

According to several sources, Florida is seen as a relatively landlord-friendly state – a claim that comes from the relative ease of evictions and extensive landlord rights. Landlord-friendly laws do not mean that tenants have no rights or no recourse, but rather, a tenant seeking to protect themselves needs to make sure they have the help of an attorney like Mr. Laurent.

What issues typically come up during lease agreements?

Typical problems that will arise in lease agreements for both commercial and residential lease agreements are:

  • Late rent: Late rent payments are a major cause of concern for landlords.
  • Maintenance: Generally, landlords are responsible for regular maintenance, but there can be disputes over what counts as regular “wear and tear.”
  • Eviction: When and how evictions take place.
  • Lease violations: Leases in Florida can maintain many clauses, both normal and outside of normal, but it’s important to follow any lease conditions.

These disagreements typically form the basis for nearly all landlord and tenant disputes in Florida.

What are some examples of maintenance disputes that typically arise in Florida?

A maintenance dispute in Florida is a dispute over what is and is not a “wear and tear” issue. Issues that could be on this list include:

  • Electrical issues: Was it old wiring or a new appliance that overloaded the socket?
  • Plumbing repairs: Were the pipes leaking because of tenant damage or another factor?
  • Roof leaks: Was the leak due to the age of the roof or because of something a tenant did?

Many issues of maintenance fall into a gray area where age and actions tend to magnify each other.

Trusted Source For Landlord-Tenant Issues

At Laurent Law Office, P.L., Mr. Laurent works diligently to provide support for either side of a landlord-tenant dispute. He helps you understand your needs and will fight to find a positive resolution.

Mr. Laurent represents clients throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Contact the firm today at 786-591-7418 or send an email to learn more.