Is a landlord required to provide a reference?

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I live if Florida so I'm not sure if the laws are the same elsewhere. I have been a perfect tenant, always pay rent on time, quiet, clean, no problems. Over the last couple months I've been making complaints about a noisy tenant but my complaints were never addressed. I was told that "people are allowed to enjoy their homes" I ended up calling the headquarters only to get the same response. I have told them I am moving out because they will not take care of the noise problem. Now the manager is being very rude to me. Since I am moving out I will need a reference but I'm worried that they may say something bad or not provide a reference. Any suggestions?

Update:

I will not be breaking my lease and will be providing 30 days notice.

Landlord · Accepted Answer

No, they are not required to do so.

They will likely tell the truth, that you made unfounded complaints and tried to deny others the basic right to live in their homes.

chatsplas · Answer

NOPE
Having a noisy tenant does NOT give you a free "out" from your lease
You are bound by lease terms and must give appropriate notice
I wouldn't count on a good reference from this one, and not getting one might be the best situation

Snakeybite · Answer

I found it best to go ahead and supply them as a reference with it being a management type  business then they will look back on your records of payments complaints issued against you etc...You will have no issues from what i have been experiencing with landlord. I hope this helps  good luck

? · Answer

No, they are not required to provide a reference.  

It is NOT the LL's problem to deal with noise.  You call the POLICE for noise problems.

Anonymous · Answer

He's not required to but he has nothing to loose by giving one. I'd say don't worry but I suggest you try not to be s pain in the rear.

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