How Do You Withhold Rent And Exercise Tenants Rights In Landlord Tenant Disputes In Florida?
Consider the following scenario: You are renting a nice house in a decent neighborhood. You like the schools for your minor children and it is really close to your job. You have struggled with your finances at one time or another in the near distant past but have managed to improve your credit score dramatically by making a budget and sticking to it. However, your landlord, despite your numerous requests, simply will not have the roof leaks repaired from the thunderstorms several months ago. You do not want to move out and find another place to live for all of the reasons stated above. You have contemplated simply not paying the rent until the landlord fixes the problems. However, you are concerned that if you do that, the landlord will destroy your credit score. It is important for the tenant to understand that he or she IS able to withhold rent and exercise tenants rights in landlord tenant disputes in Florida. Of course, there is a correct method that must be used in order to withho