What happens when a landlord tries to unfairly evict a tenant?

On Behalf of | Oct 14, 2020 | Real Estate Disputes |

Landlords may own and manage rental property, but there are limits to what they can do regarding their tenants. If a Florida landlord tries to unfairly evict a tenant, the tenant may feel as if there is nothing he or she can do to stop it. In some cases, there may be a valid legal case. It is in the interests of every individual renting property to know about grounds for eviction, termination of a lease and more.

There could be confusion about what should happen when a lease is over. A tenant may want to continue living there, but the landlord may not want to renew the lease. In most cases, the landlord retains the right not to renew a lease, but that does not mean he or she can unfairly terminate the lease early or evict a resident without a legitimate reason. To avoid confusion, a tenant will want to speak with a landlord about lease renewal before the current contact expires.

It is possible a landlord could refuse to renew a lease as an act of retaliation. It is difficult to prove this is the case if it’s at the expiration of the lease. However, if the landlord rescinded an offer to extend the lease, suddenly changes the terms of the lease or violates an agreement in some way, it could be grounds for a civil claim.

Florida tenants who believe their landlord is treating them unfairly have every right to speak with an attorney about their options. A legal ally experienced in real estate law and resolving these types of disputes may be able to provide guidance. Tenants have the right to speak out if a landlord tries to unfairly evict a tenant or violates the term of an agreement.

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