Landlord Requirements & H U R R I C A N E S - Posted by Alexander Manuel

import · September 14, 2003, 9:40pm

Posted by Alexander Manuel on September 16, 2003 at 21:15:13:

Thanks for taking a crack at it. I actually expected more interest in this question in light of Hurricane Isabela. Maybe no one knows for sure.

Thanks for the input.

Alexander Manuel

import · September 14, 2003, 9:40pm

Landlord Requirements & H U R R I C A N E S - Posted by Alexander Manuel

Posted by Alexander Manuel on September 14, 2003 at 21:40:18:

Does anyone know if a landlord is required to provide any type of protection (boards, shutters, etc.) to a tenant when a hurricane is on the horizon?

I know that it would be in my best interests to do so and all that, but I’m wondering if LEGALLY I am required to do so, especially with Section 8 tenants.

Any thoughts?

Alexander Manuel

import · September 16, 2003, 1:05pm

Do we run or do we stay? - Posted by River City

Posted by River City on September 16, 2003 at 13:05:33:

No one else has answered this, so I will answer, based on personal experience.

When I rented an apartment on the beach a few years back, Hurricane Floyd decided to pay us a visit. I had to vacate my apartment and move inland for a few days, so I went to Atlanta. My apartment complex did nothing to protect the apartments. They advised us that the hurricane was possibly coming and requested that we move all items off our decks to the inside of the apartment.

Legally, I have no idea. If you want a legal opinion, call a lawyer. Or, go to www.News4jax.com and click on “legal.” Type in your question.

Let us know what you find out.