Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

landlord/tenant dispute

The landlord of my garage apt. was alerted in Jan. 09 that my central heat/ac unit was broken. He refused to fix it and for 2 months kept giving me excuses until conveniently my lease was up and I moved out March 1, 09. This left me without heat in the middle of winter. He gave me 2 space heaters in lieu of fixing it which doubled my electric bill. If he refuses to give me back my deposit of 800$, Can I take legal action?


Asked on 3/08/09, 8:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: landlord/tenant dispute

If your landlord wrongfully withholds your security deposit and/or fails to follow the notice requirements under Florida law, and you properly follow the notice of objection requirements, you can sue for your deposit money.

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Answered on 3/08/09, 2:20 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: landlord/tenant dispute

The heater issue is seperate from the security deposit issue. If there is no damage or other reason to keep your deposit, then you may bring a claim to have it returned. You probably would have a right for at least a portion of the increased electric bill as well.

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Answered on 3/08/09, 6:38 pm


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