Are tenants of a house responsible for sales/tourist tax?
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Are tenants of a house responsible for sales/tourist tax?
My soon-to-be landlord provided me with a contract that says the tenant is responsible
for sales/tourist tax. Is this true? And what does it mean?
Asked on September 28, 2019 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It is true if the contract states it is the case and you sign the contract: while the property owner would usually be responsible, the parties to a contract can agree to change who is resonsible for fees or taxes. And it means what it sounds like: any sales or tourist tax which is incurred on your unit while you are leasing, you'd have to pay.
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