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Written Agreements
A residential lease is often a written agreement that defines the rights and duties of both the landlord and the tenant.  Keep in mind that a lease is a legal contract in which both parties promise to do things for one another.  This contract obligates the landlord just as much as the tenant and the landlord can be taken to court if he does not abide by the lease terms.  So read your lease carefully.  And always ask yourself: "Which rules and regulations bind me and which rules and regulations bind my landlord. 

Tenant And Landlord FAQs (Florida)
Before you rent, oral and written agreements, duration of tenancy, security deposits, maintenance and repair responsibilities, landlord's right to enter premises, non-payment of rent, evictions, utility cutoffs, military terminations, what to do before you move out.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Florida)

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

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Verbal Agreements
Whenever there's no written lease, you have a verbal rental agreement.  In most cases, verbal and written agreements are equally valid and equally binding.  This means you or the landlord can sue if the other party violates the agreement.

But there are major differences too.  Many states have special laws that apply exclusively to verbal contracts. For example, in the state of Georgia, Landlords must give the tenant 60 days notice before ending the rental agreement. This holds true even when the tenant was ignorant of the law and had agreed to a mere 30 days notice.

Tenant And Landlord FAQs
Before you rent, oral and written agreements, duration of tenancy, security deposits, maintenance and repair responsibilities, landlord's right to enter premises, non-payment of rent, evictions, utility cutoffs, military terminations, what to do before you move out.

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Florida)

http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

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Roommates

Roommates & You
Very well organized discussion of issues in selecting and living with a roommate from paying the rent, to quiet hours, to where you'll leave phone messages. 

The Talk All Roommates Must Have
Learn the essential things you need to ask someone before you decide to room with them. Very Good!!!!

Reverse Lookups-Finding The Name & Address When You Only Have The Phone # (Consumer-SOS)
Strange # on your phone bill? Find out who it belongs to.

Choosing A Roommate
Placing ads, roommate services, living with friends, and knowing what you want are all covered in this article.

Are Roommate Matching Services Safe?
Article discussing what to look for in a roommate matching service and how to protect your privacy.

Making Rental Payments With Roommates
Tips to protect your tenant/credit record when sharing lease responsibilities with roommates. 

Form Letters And Practical Advice On Dealing With Unruly Roommates

Index Of Roommate Related Articles

Where To Go For More Help (Consumer-SOS)

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Moving Out 

Security Deposits (Consumer-SOS)

Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)

Landlord's Right To Property Left Behind (Consumer-SOS)

Landlord-Tenant Statutes (In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should know.  

Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance (Florida)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.

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Landlord's Right Of Entry

Landlord’s Right to Enter Rental Property in Florida (Nolo)  
When they can enter and how much notice they must give.