As a tenant, dealing with a landlord who refuses to make necessary repairs to your rental property can be incredibly frustrating. However, you don't have to endure substandard living conditions. Whether your landlord is choosing to breach the lease or simply ignoring your requests, you have rights under Florida law, specifically under Fla. Stat. § 83.56(1).

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Understanding Florida Tenant Rights for Rental Repairs

This statute provides tenants with a legal framework to hold landlords accountable for maintaining rental properties. It allows tenants to notify landlords of necessary repairs and gives a specific timeframe for these issues to be addressed. If the landlord fails to act, tenants may be entitled to withhold rent, terminate the lease, or pursue other legal remedies.

To start this process, see this blog article:  Free! Put Your Landlord on Notice of Failing to Make Repairs!!!

What If Your Landlord Chooses to Breach the Lease?

Sometimes, a landlord may find it financially beneficial to ignore repair requests, thinking it's cheaper to breach the lease than make the repairs. Even in this scenario, tenants have rights and options. You can terminate your lease and/or seek compensation for any damages incurred.

Landlord Refusing to Make Repairs? Don't Panic.

If your landlord is refusing to make repairs, it's crucial to act quickly but calmly. Before you do anything, contact us to schedule your "Talk to the Attorney" session. Our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the legal process, protect your rights, and help you understand the best course of action.

Engage With Us: We Want to Hear From You

To better serve you and address your concerns, we invite you to engage with our blog by considering these questions:

•    Have you ever faced a situation where your landlord refused to make necessary repairs? How did you handle it?
•    What are your biggest concerns when dealing with landlords who ignore repair requests?
•    How can we help you feel more confident in exercising your rights as a tenant?

Visit our Talk to the Attorney page today to schedule your session and take the first step toward resolving your issues please contact us.  Remember, you have rights, and we're here to help you enforce them.