Landlord-Tenant Law

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Landlord-Tenant Law

The landlord-tenant law refers to the rules and regulations that are set to govern both commercial premises and rental residential as well as dictating the rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant in a tenancy agreement. Therefore, to understand and mediate in Larry`s and Roger`s case, it is essential to explore the legal rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. The 2016 Florida Statutes. Chapter 83 distinctively presents the right and rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords.

To begin with, tenants have several rights that guide and protects in the tenancy agreement. Tenants enjoy the following rights; first, they have a right to rent a house without illegal discrimination by race and class by the landlord. Second, tenants have a right to receive a quiet enjoyment and use of the property (Miller 2015). Third, the tenancy agreement grants tenants to have their security deposit returned, and if any amount shall be withheld, the landlord has to offer a written explanation regarding the matter. Fourth, tenants have the right to reside in a habitable home (Miller 2015). A habitable home is defined as a home that is deemed feet and appropriate for hum