For an overview of the law and information on how to file a complaint go to: Landlord/Tenant Law in FL: . Consumer Complaint form: .
Retaliation may be presumed if it occurs after a tenant has complained about housing conditions. It is also unlawful to lock the tenant out, intercept or shut off utilities, water or electric services to the tenant, or remove doors, appliances or the tenant's property from the home.
If the property manager or manager is not responsive, you can contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). FDACS is responsible for enforcing the state's landlord-tenant laws. You can file a complaint with FDACS online or by mail.
The ordinance was enacted to provide additional protections to residential tenants in unincorporated Hillsborough County, including protection from income discrimination and as a result are provided more affordable housing opportunities and offered more protection from homelessness.
Contact. For code violations call: Unincorporated Hillsborough County: (813) 274-6600. City of Tampa: (813) 274-5545.
Some important points to remember about Florida's laws regarding what could make a place uninhabitable include: Violations of local building codes or health codes. Plumbing that does not work, especially a lack of hot water or a toilet that doesn't flush. A roof that is not leak-proof.