Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

renters rights

My question is do landlords have the right to keep a sec. deposit if you sign a lease but doo not move in.


Asked on 3/11/09, 9:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: renters rights

Well, a landlord has the right to be paid for the money they lost on the rent, so if they lost rent because you don't move in, they can keep the deposit in exchange for the rent.

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Answered on 3/11/09, 12:27 pm


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