Florida Fair Housing Act: An Overview
Every America deserves to live in a stable and affordable place. Unfortunately, housing discrimination has been a barrier for certain vulnerable groups. Luckily, there are housing laws in place in Florida to protect tenants from experiencing housing discrimination. The Florida Fair Housing Act (FHA) is one such law. The following is a basic overview of the act. What is the Fair Housing Act? The Federal Fair Housing Act came about in 1968. It’s also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. It’s a federal law that protects tenants, …
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Breaking a Lease in Daytona Beach, Florida - Know the Laws
Despite a tenant’s best intentions to stay for the entire lease term, there are reasons why they might be breaking a lease. They may, for instance, be looking to move closer to loved ones, or perhaps they may need to move due to a new job opportunity. Whatever the reason may be, though, leaving before the expiry of a fixed-term lease is called breaking a lease. As a landlord, you’d be within your right to penalize the tenants for doing so, especially if they leave without paying the remainder of the rent due under the Florida lease. However, …
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A Guide to the Eviction Process in Daytona Beach, Florida
Florida landlords have a right to evict tenants for certain legally justified reasons. For example, if the tenant doesn't to make their rent payment, stays after their lease agreement expires, or fails to uphold the terms of the lease or rental agreement. However, it’s unlawful to attempt to evict your tenant for retaliatory or discriminatory reasons. Also, all forms of ‘self-help’ eviction tactics are illegal in the state of Florida. Examples include: Locking out the tenant Shutting down previously available amenities Removing the tenant’s b…
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