what can i do about my eviction notice

I live in the state of fl and my lanlord gave me a three day notice for a water bill and required for me to pay the legal fees if i do not want to move out . how do i know the court paper he is giving me are not fake.
can i pay the fees and break the lease? what kind of effect will breaking the lease have on my credit.
please i would like an answer asap

well is the water bill listed anywhere on the lease that you have to pay it?

If you are supposed to pay the water bill and did not then he can charge you legal fees...BUT the legal fees must be from a lawyer on the lawyers stationary. A landlord cannot just make things up out of thin air!

If not then let him take you to court.....if its not in the lease the landlord pays the bill.

If you have no lease, and didnt sign anything that says you will pay for the water, then it is an IMPLIED CONTRACT that the rent you pay covers the water bill.

Are you sure its a water bill only for your apartment?

[Edited by mary hartman on 04-01-2001 at 05:07 PM]