Re: Rent while unit is being repaired due to hurricane

Re: Rent while unit is being repaired due to hurricane by Anonymous on September 13, 2017 @12:39

Florida law pertaining to damage or destruction of rental property.

FS 83.63 Casualty damage: ”If the premises are damaged or destroyed other than by the wrongful or negligent acts of the tenant so that the enjoyment of the premises is substantially impaired, the tenant may terminate the rental agreement and immediately vacate the premises. The tenant may vacate the part of the premises rendered unusable by the casualty, in which case his liability for rent shall be reduced by the fair rental value of that part of the premises damaged or destroyed. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall comply with s. 83.49(3).

As you can see, Florida law allows the tenant to terminate a lease when the premises are damaged or destroyed under certain circumstances. Your lease should also allow the landlord to terminate the lease with a seven day notice under the same circumstances. Fortunately, most leases do not provide for such issues or only allow the landlord to terminate when the premises is destroyed.

The right thing to do is allow the tenants to terminate the lease. (Be sure to do this in writing) Return last months rent and settle the security deposit.

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Re: Rent while unit is being repaired due to hurricane by Tom (FL) on September 13, 2017 @14:32	[ Reply ]

Thank you for the FL law, appreciate your help!

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