Brian Kowal Law

When Can a Landlord Evict A Tenant in the State of Florida?

There are times that the Landlord/Tenant Relationship does not operate smoothly.  Tenants often do not pay rent or comply with the terms of the lease.  As a result, a Landlord must decide if they are going to remove them.  There are several ways they can Evict a Tenant in the State of Florida.  If you […]

How Long is the Unlawful Detainer Process in Florida?

A Homeowner files an Unlawful Detainer to remove a person from their property. Unlike an Eviction, this process removes an Individual does not pay rent and does not have a lease.  This can also be filed to remove a family member or ex-fiancé. This can take 5 weeks. However, it can take longer if the […]

Florida Tenant’s Right To Withhold Rent When Finding Mold In Apartment

If a Tenant Withholds Rent when finding Mold in Apartment, can they be Evicted? Many Tenants believe that if they find mold, they can stop paying rent.  This is not true.   If they do not take the steps to notify their Landlord, they can be evicted for non-payment.  This can be devastating because many Tenants can […]