Brevard Landlord Tenant Attorneys
No matter your position, being informed of your rights when it comes to landlord/tenant disputes can help save you time and money. The laws governing Florida landlord tenant relationships can be found in
Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes.
At Romaine & Nugent, we represent both landlords and tenants. We have the skills and expertise to help you reach a reasonable resolution pre-suit, and to represent you through to a final judgment litigation is necessary.
If you are a landlord, we can assist with:
Rent Increases
Raising the rent is not something a landlord can do without following the proper procedure. We can help you work through the proper procedures to make sure all legal rent rules are followed.
Security Deposits
If you do not impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord must return the deposit within 15 days. If you plan to keep a portion or all of the security deposit, written notice must be given and it must not be used for normal wear and tear of a premises.
Eviction Notices
If you need to evict a tenant, you must have valid reasons for eviction. Evictions can be performed for non-payment of rent, violation of the lease agreement or illegal activity. If you need to evict a tenant, we can assist with the necessary notice requirements involved, any court filings, and the unlawful detainer process.
Covid-19
As this pandemic continues, the requirements for landlord’s and notice to tenants has been changing. We can help guide you through this process whether you are trying to collect rent, terminate a lease, or remove a tenant from your property.
We offer an initial consultation to assess your particular situation and guide you through your options in order to make the best possible choices.
If You Are A Tenant, We Can Assist:
When a landlord fails to meet their obligations set forth in a lease, a renter has certain rights. In Florida, a rental property or apartment has to meet certain standards.
Habitability of the Premise
The property must be habitable and meet all applicable codes. If there are certain repairs which are not being addressed and they make the premise uninhabitable, such as a broken air conditioning or mold issues, a tenant may be able to break the lease and find another living situation, they could withhold rent until the problem is addressed or they could have the repairs made and pay for it and have that amount deducted from their rent.
Quiet Enjoyment of the Premise
A landlord must provide a premise that allows for quiet enjoyment. The landlord cannot simply enter the unit whenever they like without first giving proper notice. A landlord is only allowed to enter the property for very specific reasons, such as to make necessary repairs or to show the property to upcoming tenants.
Security Deposit Return From a Landlord
We can help advise you on how to notify the landlord and the next steps to take if the apartment or rental property you are living in is below standard or if you are having trouble getting your security deposit returned. Your landlord is required under Florida Statute 83 to keep your security deposit in a safe place separate from other funds and they must provide proper notice to you regarding the return of all or part of the security deposit to you at the end of your tenancy. Normal wear and tear is not something a landlord may deduct from your security deposit.
Covid-19
As a tenant you have certain rights and protections that have been put in place by the CDC. If you are struggling with rent or facing eviction we can help guide you through the process of acquiring rent assistance and defend evictions for nonpayment of rent where the nonpayment was a result of loss of income due to the Covid-19 pandemic.