Research and discuss landlord/tenant laws from your home state: Visit one of the landlord tenant links provided in this week’s Content section (which includes a list of state statutes) or do your own research. Share with the class which state you researched and discuss three (3) things you learned incorporating at least 3 different terms from Chapter 42. Put your terms in all caps so they will stand out. Write a minimum 2 paragraphs. Post your resources/links in the Discussion 8 Dropbox by Thursday at 11:59 pm (this ensures everyone does his/her own research). MLA format is not required. Posting sources in the dropbox is part of your discussion grade. Failure to submit sources will result in a deduction of points from your discussion grade. Do not post sources in your discussion.
Chapter 43 covers personal property concepts. After reading the chapter, discuss three (3) legal terms/concepts that you’ve learned. Explain how you can use these concepts in your personal and/or professional life. Put the legal terms/concepts in all caps so they stand out.
Expert Answer
I will evaluate the landlord/tenant laws for Florida.
Require Loandlord or its agents identity: The clearly specifies that details of lanlords, his identity as well as someone who is acting on his behalf to be an agent needs to be there on agreement
Security deposit limit and return: The state law does not define how much the landlord can charge for a security deposit. However, it stipulates a maximum time period of one month to refund the deposit once the tenant moves out.
Rent rules: though it does not define the amount, it clearly defines where, when, why and how it should be paid.