Your home is your foundation. Whether you are facing eviction, fighting for your security deposit, or dealing with an unresponsive landlord, we protect your tenant rights and resolve housing disputes efficiently under Florida law.
These are some of the situations that bring tenants to our office. If any of these sound like your experience, you may have legal options.
You received an eviction notice and don't know if it's valid or how to respond before your deadline expires.
You moved out and your landlord won't return your security deposit — or made deductions you believe are unfair or fabricated.
Your rental has mold, broken plumbing, pest infestations, or no working AC and your landlord refuses to make repairs.
Your landlord is claiming you violated your lease terms and threatening to evict you, but you disagree with the accusations.
Your landlord changed the locks, shut off utilities, or removed your belongings without going through the legal eviction process.
Florida's landlord-tenant laws under Fla. Stat. Chapter 83, Part II establish clear rights for residential tenants — but those rights mean nothing if you don't enforce them. Landlords often count on tenants not knowing the law or not being able to afford an attorney. We level the playing field.
At Vindex Privatus, we represent tenants throughout the Coral Gables and greater Miami-Dade area in eviction defense, security deposit disputes, habitability claims, and more. Our practice emphasizes flat-fee billing so you know exactly what your case will cost from day one. Most matters start at just $500.
Whether you need emergency eviction defense, want to recover your wrongfully withheld security deposit, or need to hold a negligent landlord accountable for unsafe living conditions, we provide the legal skill and personal attention your case deserves. Bilingual services are available in English and Spanish.
Flat-fee and transparent pricing for most landlord-tenant matters. No hourly billing surprises.
Facing a three-day notice, seven-day notice, or eviction summons? We evaluate your defenses under Fla. Stat. § 83.56 and § 83.60, file responsive pleadings, and represent you at hearing. Common defenses include improper notice, landlord retaliation, and failure to maintain the premises.
Under Fla. Stat. § 83.49, your landlord must return your security deposit within 15 days (no claim) or send a written notice of intent to impose a claim within 30 days. If they fail to comply, you may be entitled to the full deposit plus attorney's fees. We send demand letters and file suit when necessary.
Before you sign — or when a dispute arises — we review your lease to identify illegal clauses, unfair terms, and provisions that violate Florida law. We advise on early termination, lease renewal disputes, subletting rights, and landlord breach of the rental agreement.
Florida landlords have a statutory obligation to maintain rental properties in compliance with building, housing, and health codes under Fla. Stat. § 83.51. If your landlord fails to address mold, plumbing failures, roofing leaks, pest infestations, or lack of essential services, you may withhold rent or terminate the lease after proper notice.
It is illegal in Florida for a landlord to change your locks, remove doors or windows, or shut off utilities to force you out. Under Fla. Stat. § 83.67, these "self-help" eviction tactics entitle you to recover actual and consequential damages plus attorney's fees. We act quickly to restore your access and hold the landlord accountable.
Homeowners' associations and condominium associations can overstep their authority — imposing unreasonable fines, selective enforcement, or restricting your property rights. We represent homeowners and tenants in disputes with HOAs and COAs under Fla. Stat. Chapters 718, 719, and 720.
While Florida does not have statewide rent control, your landlord must follow the terms of your lease regarding rent increases and provide proper notice. We review whether a rent increase is legally valid, challenge improper mid-lease increases, and negotiate on your behalf to keep your housing affordable.
Florida law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights — including complaining about code violations, joining a tenant organization, or withholding rent for habitability issues. Under Fla. Stat. § 83.64, retaliatory conduct is a defense to eviction and may give rise to its own claim for damages.
Most landlord-tenant matters are handled on a flat-fee basis so you know exactly what your case will cost. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices. We quote your fee during the initial consultation.
We discuss your situation, review any notices or lease documents, explain your rights under Florida law, and provide a clear fee quote.
We analyze your lease, correspondence with your landlord, photographs, and any notices to build a complete picture of your legal position.
We send demand letters, negotiate directly with your landlord or their attorney, and pursue resolution before litigation whenever possible.
If negotiation fails, we file suit or defend your eviction case in court, handling all pleadings, motions, and hearings on your behalf.