Can a tenant be evicted from an apt. where a lease is signed and deposit is giving without notice?
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Can a tenant be evicted from an apt. where a lease is signed and deposit is giving without notice?
I was told by the bldg mgr. to leave 2 Sundays ago without notice. He stated he could do this because they run under a motel license. Electric is in my name and all tenants are long term. Nowhere in the agreement or even our bldg. does it state “motel”. I gave $850 as a deposit and my girlfriend was allowed to stay in my apt. This has caused me financial hardship. I help my elderly neighbors and they called bldg mgr. he told them to stay out of it. I am wondering what his intentions were/are. I left with some clothes and got a hotel. All my furniture etc. is still in the apt. Please advise
Asked on June 4, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
No, no, and no. I'm not a Florida lawyer, but I can't imagine any court in this country allowing this "motel" trick to evade being covered by the eviction laws. A motel doesn't have its guests putting electric service in their own names. So, I think you can almost certainly fight this.
In most states, you have some good remedies for wrongful evictions, and you really need to see an attorney in your area, who can give you reliable advice on your next move, based on all of the unique facts of your case. One place to find qualified lawyers is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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