Who can help me contact the owner of my apartment?
filed in One Bytes on Nov.21, 2009
I am in desperate need of contacting the owner of the apartment complex where I live. My lease has been violated so profoundly that something must be done, but the apartment manager refuses to act. He also refuses to give me the owner’s contact information. What resources can I use to find the owner’s number? I tried a google search but got nothing. Is there a state agency I can contact or perhaps someone local other than an attorney? This is in regards to the Spring Park Place apartments in Jacksonville, Florida.
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
The owner hired a manager, that is who you contact. No agency will violate the landlords right to have his property managed.
There may be outside help, depending on your violation, including the court system, but the manager handles that too.
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
Try your local housing authority about the problems.
Check with county and find who pays the real estate tax bills, what name is on the tax bills. Often available online.
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
Unfortunately, when owners hire a property manager, it’s because they don’t want to be found. The property is probably deeded to a company or a trust, and the tax statements go to a PO box.
You never really said what the problems are, so we can’t offer much advice.
If you truly believe the manager is not holding up their end of the lease, your best option is to contact a lawyer.
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
Try the local tenant union. Florida has a statewide tenant union as well.
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
a; county recorder
b; depending on the problems, if your unit is UNFIT to live in,
you are experiencing what is legally called a "constructive eviction"
and you may leave and "demand" your deposit back.
c; if the problem is maintenance on YOUR unit, the problem is
rather simple and the same in all states;
you inform the mgr /owner of the problem, and put same notice
in writing.
you give him 30 days.
if nothing is done in 30 days, you find a licensed contractor
and hire the repairs done. When things are TO YOUR satisfaction,
YOU pay for the repairs on the spot.
when rent is again due, you send in the proper amount MINUS
THE amount[s] you have paid for repairs.
problem[s] solved.
if you get evicted because of this step, that is illegal and
you may sue.
available to help further
November 21st, 2009 on 9:14 am
Google Florida statutes and go to chapter 83. That’s Florida’s landlord tenant law. It may give you some amunition for your case. Also, the management company should be licensed as a real estate broker. Go to http://www.myfloridalicense.com to confirm and file a complaint.
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