My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Florida
My daughter and her friend are renting in Florida and 75 days prior to the end of the lease, the manager had posted a "Lease Renewal Notification" on the door. It stated the date of end of lease, the lease amount after that date for the same apartment, and below that, a statement and 3 choices. The statement was as follows...."If you will be renewing your lease or vacating, please let us know by indicating in the appropriate box below. Please sign and return this paper to the office."
____ Yes, I agree to the rental amount and would like to sign another lease agreement which will protect me at the rate indicated above.
____ No, I will not be renewing my lease agreement. I will be staying on a month to month basis and agree to pay current market rent plus a $75.00 month to month fee. I further understand that I must give a 30 day written notice prior to the end of any monthly period of vacating.
____ No, I will not be renewing and will come to the office to fill out a move out notice 60 days prior to vacating.
My daughter had checked the last box and when she went to the office to fill out the form, she stated to the manager that her roomate was not here at the time to sign the form and they did not have a place yet for the forwarding information needed to complete the form. The manager stated "Don't worry right now about filling it out." Now that they have a place to move to, the manager states they will have to stay or at least pay for an additional month past the end of the lease period.
My question is...Would this paper, checked, signed, and dated constitutes a notice to move out, given the other two options above it?
Thanks in advance for your response.
sunnydaysII

