Is this a legal roommate agreement in the state of Florida?

ROOMMATE AGREEMENT

This Roommate Agreement is a legal and binding contract between the following Roommates:

1. Name: ______________________ SSN/DL:_____________________
Permanent Address:
___________________________________________
___________________________________________

2. Name: _______________________ SSN/DL: _____________________
Permanent Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________

1. Purpose of this Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the rights and obligations between the Roommates named above while living at _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.

2. Choice of Law and Forum. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the City of Seminole and rules of Seminole Oaks Condo Association. All legal actions brought to enforce this contract shall be brought in the courts of Pinellas County, Florida.

3. Incorporation of the Association. All Roommates shall comply with the Association. Any breach of the Association or Lease Agreement by a Roommate is also a breach of this Roommate Agreement. Where there is a conflict between these Agreements and the Association, the terms of the Association shall have precedence.

4. Rent. Each Roommate shall pay her share of the rent as follows:
____________________________ $_______.____
____________________________ $_______.____
Rent may be adjusted in March and September each year. If the total amount of rent changes, each Roommates will be given at least one month notice of change in terms and rent shall be apportioned among Roommates the following month. If a roommate does not agree with the new terms or does not want to renew for any reason than she must give written notice before February 14 or August 14 and vacate the premises before March 1 or September 1. If no such action is taken than this Roommate Agreement and Lease Agreement is renewed automatically for six months until such notice is given.

________________________________ shall collect the rent and make a single payment.
Full payment shall be paid by personal check, certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or cash at least _____ days before the rent is due. A receipt to any Roommate that requests one shall be granted at time of payment. Upon any Roommate’s second late payment, her rent shall be accelerated by $25.00 and she shall immediately pay the full amount of rent for the remainder of the lease term.

Each Roommate shall pay her rent on time and shall pay in a manner that will provide her with proof of payment such as a receipt or a cancelled personal check. To be valid, the proof of payment shall indicate the name of the payee, the amount paid, and the date received. Each Roommate shall save these receipts until one of the following events occurs: (1) the landlord returns the security deposit without deduction or claim for any rent owed, (2) a settlement regarding unpaid rent is made between the landlord and all of the Roommates, or (3) a claim for unpaid rent is resolved in court. If the landlord claims that rent is late, Roommates shall provide proof of payment to any other Roommate upon request.

Each Roommate is liable for any damages resulting from a failure to pay rent or failure to provide proof of payment and shall indemnify the other Roommates for any damages they sustain due to her breach of this Agreement. Damages include, but aren’t limited to, late fees, interest, the landlord’s attorney fees, and court costs. If the Roommates are evicted, damages also include the moving expenses of the non-breaching Roommates and their costs of a new tenancy, including rent for the remainder of the lease period.

Even if a Roommate vacates the premises, she shall continue to pay her full rent until the lease expires or she is released in writing by all of the other Roommates.

5. Utilities. The Roommates agree to pay those utilities not included in the rent according to the following amounts or shares:

(Roommates>) 1 2 Payors
Phone Service:
LD Phone Service:
Cable Television:
I’m looking for a roommate online and my friend told me because I do not know these people and they will be living in my condo that I should locate the most detailed roommate agreement that I could find to protect myself.

what is the legal time frame I have to give in NYS for someone w/ children to evict?

This tenant is a piece of work. I am new to the whole renting out process and is only doing it because I need to pay the mortgage one way or another. Its a mess my parents left my husband and I with. Anyhow, I asked and was advised that since this girl has been giving me one excuse after the next and only her first month in the house she is late on rent (16 days now but she thinks its only tech 10 days as if that makes a diff) and doesnt look like she is planning on paying, that I can serve her with an eviction notice. I looked up a form on line and and used it and gave her 3 day to pay or leave clock starting today. She actually has the guts to txt me today… she said my notice was illegal , renters righst ppl with kids have 30 days to evict and she wants her security deposit back and I will be hearing from her attorney because she wants to go to court.. I said NP, plz have ur attorney call me today .. so now she will cost me $500 because I have to hire an attorney to evict her when I know if she cant afford to pay the rent she cant get an attorney … I would be so embaressed if I were her I cant believe she actually told me that .. I cant believe there are ppl out there like that . This place is costing me more than when it was empty. Is this true about ppl with children ? and also I am really not doing this to be mean , but I am behind on bills because I was depending on that rent money and didnt budget for things otherwise, and I cant have someone living there for free … so how long would this process normally take, while I continue providing a place for her to live and heating it up for her?
That’s an awesome answer and great help. TY very much

What happens if I move out before my court date for an unlawful detainer?

I was served an unlawful detainer complaint. I filed an answer to defend my case. I have not received a court date yet but should shortly. I found an apartment that is reasonable and plan on moving out. Do I need to notify the court once I turn over possession? Will the case be dropped? Also, I plan on paying any rent owed during my stay. Should I hold on to any money and make arrangements to pay the attorney representing the Landlord?

What is the legal time frame I have to give someone with children in NYS to evict ?

This tenant is a piece of work. I am new to the whole renting out process and is only doing it because I need to pay the mortgage one way or another. Its a mess my parents left my husband and I with. Anyhow, I asked and was advised that since this girl has been giving me one excuse after the next and only her first month in the house she is late on rent (16 days now but she thinks its only tech 10 days as if that makes a diff) and doesnt look like she is planning on paying, that I can serve her with an eviction notice. I looked up a form on line and and used it and gave her 3 day to pay or leave clock starting today. She actually has the guts to txt me today… she said my notice was illegal , renters righst ppl with kids have 30 days to evict and she wants her security deposit back and I will be hearing from her attorney because she wants to go to court.. I said NP, plz have ur attorney call me today .. so now she will cost me $500 because I have to hire an attorney to evict her when I know if she cant afford to pay the rent she cant get an attorney … I would be so embaressed if I were her I cant believe she actually told me that .. I cant believe there are ppl out there like that . This place is costing me more than when it was empty. Is this true about ppl with children ? and also I am really not doing this to be mean , but I am behind on bills because I was depending on that rent money and didnt budget for things otherwise, and I cant have someone living there for free … so how long would this process normally take, while I continue providing a place for her to live and heating it up for her?

Can an old landlord go after me for rent after a 30 day notice has been submitted?

I had a lease with a particular (shady) Los Angeles Management Co. from October 23, 2005 to October 23, 2006. Due to irreconcilable differences with my former (flaky and overall manipulative) roommate, I moved out on November 25, 2006. I sent them the notice to vacate on October 8, and rent was paid in full. When I later called to confirm its receipt, I was given the complete runaround. (I have copies of the letter and lease) After discussing the issue with an attorney, I was informed that once I move out I was no longer liable for rent on the apartment. I then proceeding with moving out. About three months later I got a call from the manager informing me that the rent was consistently being turned in late. Essentially, they are trying to go after me for rent on an apartment I no longer live in. I informed them that legally that it was not my responsibility and that they needed to contact the old roommate. They are continuing to contact me regarding this. What should I do?

My ex signed a form to take me off of our apt lease. He was evicted, and it is now a judgement on MY credit!?

My ex signed the apt form to remove me from our apt lease, and 4 months later he was evicted. I had already moved out, and currently have my own apt (I have paid on time for 8 months now). I was never contacted or served with an eviction notice or court information. I happened to check my credit report, and saw the judgement on my credit. I contacted the apt office/manager to find out why I was added to the judgement, even though I was no longer a tenant. I was told that my info would not be sent to collections for owing this amount but that it will reflect on my credit/records. How do I remove the judgement (which I had no fault in & was never told of any court proceedings) from my records? My score has gone down!!

Did you know that “Lehi” is the Israeli terrorist group that attacked the British in order to form Israel?

Lehi (IPA: [‘l?xi], Hebrew acronym for Lohamei Herut Israel, “Fighters for the Freedom of Israel”, ??”? – ????? ????? ?????) was an armed underground Zionist faction in the Palestine Mandate that had as its goal the eviction of the British from Palestine to allow unrestricted immigration of Jews and the formation of a Jewish state.

Isarel used terrorism to form the country…
I don’t hate Israel, but I do love the truth about all things in order to form an educated view of a matter. I often see people blaming the entire population of Palestine for the acts of terrorists yet I am certain that these same individuals are clueless as to the Israeli terrorists group(s).
In defense of Israel’s terrorists group, jack (below) states: “The difference between Freedom Fighters and Terrorists is that Freedom Fighters don’t go killing their own people or attacking others on foreign soil.”

Jack apparently isn’t aware that Lehi was listed as a terrorist organization ALSO jack ‘s own statement (copied above) would implie that the PLO and Hesbolah are Freedom Fighters as they do not attack their own people nor on foreign soil as Israel settlements is on Palestine soil. Next time, think it through jack, will ya…

tenant /landlord issues?

hello i need help i was a victim of an illegal lock out and i went to court and they adjourned due to the fact the landlord’s attorney wasn’t present . i need a lawyer that could help me with my situation

Have renter from hell and also a felon who lies.?

I have issued a 20 day eviction but the renters are still there. He has 2 felony charges against him for level 4 Domestic Abuse, denies both. Is sueing me in Small Claims for $5,000. Manufactured the reasons as follows -Misrepresenting rental property,- failure to repair- and harrassment. This yahoo has changed the locks w/o giveing me a key. Has never sent info. to me regarding the complaints. Rent has been paid up until last month and now this month…Today 3/3/09.
The District Court in Skagit Co, WA.state has 7 official forms to file, w/ a charge of $150 to do this. I depend on this rent for my livelihood, and w/ 2 months w/o rent and a bogus small claims charge, I am terrifyed.
This guy used as an excuse for no credit history when he applied to rent the home that he had been out of the country for 8yrs.. Found out he was in and out of prison on various drug violations during that time! Since he is a felon, he is not entitled to free legal representation and has hired a lawyer and thinks I am going to be the wallet for this attorney.
Please help me w/ ideas as to getting rid of this bad guy other than me paying an attorney to do the job or finding sumi wrestlers. (My 1st choice!)
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