My bf and I became behind on our rent in June for a property that we had been living in for 11 mths. Around the same time we were contacted by our landlord's realtor who advised us that we need to move because she is selling the property. Our lease us up July 31st. Because we were behind on the rent we agreed to leave early w/o a fight. We moved out June 22nd. I was unable to pay June's rent because that money that would have gone to her had to go to the security deposit for the new house. Before we moved she called my 13 year old and told her that she was going to call the sheriff and have us put on the street. Now that we have moved out we have told her that we are going to make arrangements to pay her what we owe her in installments as we realize that we owe her. Now she is calling our employers and disclosing private information about our debt. Can she do this? I have read the Florida statutes but I don't really understand everything they say and they aren't specific.
2007-07-03 07:37:53 · 4 answers · asked by Jessica 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
When we moved in we gave her first and last months rent.
2007-07-03 07:51:06 · update #1
Most employers know of the tactics that landlords pull are ridiculous and will not even bother with it. If your employer does come to you be open and honest about the situation.
Also make sure you write down all the information such as time,date and who is sayig what. If you offer your landlord payments, make sure you have something in writing stating so. That way when you go to court (if and when) you have documentation of such verbal agreements.
Go to the Florida Landlord / Tenants website or court website and look at the different rights you have as a tenant. There for your protection and you have more rights then you even can imagine.
2007-07-03 07:48:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, she cannot do this. Make one phone call to her. Tell her she will be held libel and will be charged with defamation of character, a criminal offense, if she doesn't cease and desist harassing you over money you have already agreed to pay, and technically do not owe.
Give her one chance. If she continues, file a criminal complaint and prosecute.
2007-07-03 07:47:12 · answer #2 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, she cannot do this. Call LegalAid or similar and request that they send her a letter to cease and desist. While you do owe the money, she has NO right to make your financial situation available to your employer and co-workers.
2007-07-03 07:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she cannot give out any personal info. did you who give her a lst months rent when first getting the place? you should tell her if she doesn't act civil then the only way she get's any money is to take it to court.
2007-07-03 07:43:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋