All Forum Posts by: Patrice Bennett

Hello,

My tenants moved out unexpectedly Nov 4, 2022. I asked for their new address within a week of them vacating and did not receive a response. I sent a letter claiming intent on their security deposit Dec 1 to the last known address according to Florida landlord-tenant law. Dec 27 they finally reply with a new address. Today, I receive my original letter as return to sender. What are my next steps? I haven’t found anything in the laws that says what to do if you get a return letter. Do I send another one even though the time frame to claim has passed? 

Hey BP! 

Any feedback is appreciated

I just bought a duplex on FHA in Florida a couple weeks ago. Both sides are occupied but due to loan requirements, I have to occupy one side for one year. Tenant-B that has to move out, their lease ends on Nov 30. I gave them 60 days to vacate through a non-renewal letter, so they have time to find another place(wrote letter Oct 19 to vacate Dec 18). They signed a CDC Covid Declaration on Sept 5 saying landlords aren't allowed to evict or take possessory action until Dec 31(at least that's my understanding). Now Tenant-B is saying that they can't afford to pay rent for November or December due to work being slow, are asking to live there rent free until Dec 18 or to pay what they can afford and stay until Dec 31.

What best course of action should I take without getting into any legal trouble?

Hey BP! I'm ready to learn plenty from everyone here. I just bought my first duplex a couple weeks ago so the first step on this new journey  is out of the way.