FORM 4 -NOTICE FROM TENANT TO LANDLORD - WITHHOLDING RENT FOR FAILURE OF LANDLORD TO MAINTAIN PREMISES AS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 83.51(1) OR MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT A tenant cannot withhold rent from the landlord without sending notice a nd allowing the landlord time to make repairs.If the repairs are not made and the unrepaired dwelling is untenantable, the tenant may vacate and withhold all rent. Ifthe repairs are not made but the failure to make the repairs does not re nder the dwelling untenantable, the tenant mayremain in the dwelling and the rent shall be reduced, until the repairs are made, by an amount in proportion to the lossof rental value caused by the failure to make repairs. In any legal proc eeding, however, the tenant will have to pay allpast due rent, and rent as it comes due during the legal proceedings, in to the registry of the court. The tenant should,therefore, deposit all rent as it comes due in a separate bank account u ntil the tenants disputes with the landlord havebeen solved. For the text of Florida Statute 83.51(1), and the grounds for withholding rent, see the note to Form 3. SOURCE: Section 83.56(1), Florida Statutes (1995) American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 2 To: Landlords Name Address City, State, Zip Code From: (Tenant) Date: This is toinform you that you are not maintaining my apartment unit as required by Florida Statut e83.51(1) or material provisions of our leaseagreement. If you do not complete the following repairs withi nseven days I intend to withhold all future rental payments: [list violations] This letter is sent to you pursuant to Florida Statute 83.56. Tenants Name Address, Unit Number Phone Number Approved for use under rule 10-2.1(a) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar The Florida Bar 1993 This form was completed with the assistance of: Name: Address: Telephone Number: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com