Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Deposit returned

I'm a previous tenant and my landlord still has not given me my deposit. He just e-mailed me and said that he had to use it on damages (which can't add up to the deposit amount). I asked him for proof and he won't return my e-mail. I live in Florida. Whats my next step?


Asked on 10/09/07, 11:14 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Deposit returned

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The landlord must make any claim by certified mail for any amounts to be taken from your security deposit. You would then have to file any objections within 15 days thereafter. I suggest you read Florida Statute 83.49 which discusses security deposits.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/11/07, 11:44 am


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