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What can you sue an apartment complex for?
Grounds to Sue
- Failing to provide a safe and habitable apartment or complex.
- Breaking terms of the apartment lease.
- Entering the apartment without the required notice.
- Failing to return a security deposit.
- Unlawful eviction.
- Discrimination.
What makes property uninhabitable?
If the structure is unstable or there is a severe problem with damp in the property, it may be deemed uninhabitable. An issue which makes a property uninhabitable is whether there is a problem with the supply of hot and cold water, or whether there is an issue with drainage and lavatories.
What is a Category 1 hazard?
If a hazard is a serious and immediate risk to a person’s health and safety, this is known as a Category 1 hazard. If a hazard is less serious or less urgent, this is known as a Category 2 hazard.
How do you file a lawsuit against an apartment complex?
You must draft a complaint, sometimes called a petition. A complaint initiates the lawsuit and must be formatted in a way that conforms to local court rules. For example, list facts relevant to your claim and the law that you believe has been broken, in numbered paragraphs.
What should I do when I file a complaint against my Landlord?
When you file a complaint, you are essentially asking that your landlord take responsibility for his or her property. Make sure that you are a responsible tenant before filing the complaint. You don’t want a discussion on your unpaid rent to detract from your legitimate problem with your apartment.
How to file a complaint against a property management company in Florida?
Like most states, Florida offers renters a number of ways to file a complaint including: 1 Filing a complaint with The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2 Filing a lawsuit in court 3 Lodging a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) 4 Filing a complaint with the city’s relevant department
Do you have to file a complaint with the Department of Housing?
Recovery Fund claims are limited to actual damages, not interest or attorney fees. It is not limited in terms of other possible claims. The Department must first receive the consumer’s written and signed complaint against the licensed dealer or broker.