All Forum Posts by: Patty Rowell

Thank you

I was told by a broker that the landlord is responsible for the propane tank rental fee that covers cooking in the rental property (and the tenant would be responsible for setup fees and actual propane).  He further stated this is because the tank and lines are permanent fixtures to the house and the tenant would have no way of providing their own tank if they desired.  Does anyone know what Florida Statute or law would cover this requirement?  The lease does not mention propane gas at all, but states specifically which utilities are to be paid by the tenant and which are to be paid by the landlord.  (There are also 2 fireplaces, which would use the propane, but they are not functional).  I understand the lease needs to be updated.

I live in Seminole County, FL (Winter Springs).  My lease is almost a year old and states "The tenant shall provide his or her own pest control services".  Upon moving in last year I asked the landlord's agent "Are you going to exterminate initially because there are a large number of spiders and huge cockroaches?" and her response was "Welcome to Florida".  So we have taken care of all "bugs" in the home ourselves and they have been under control all year.  Today, I am hearing things in the attic and occasionally in the walls - maybe rodents?  The house has the original roof from 1988 and I'm wondering if critters have come in through it.  Does my "pest control service" clause make me liable for invading attic critters?