Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Hello, My name is Mohammed Dinar, My landlord refuses to pay me back my security deposit even tho we walked the apartment and I've been told that it was fine and im getting my deposit back, please let me know if there is anything i can do,
Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
If a landlord plans to return all of the security deposit, then it must be done within fifteen days after the lease has been terminated. The landlord must also return all accrued interest on the tenant’s security deposit within this time frame.
If a landlord wishes to make deductions on the security deposit, then the law requires them to notify the tenant in writing of their intentions. The notice must be sent to the tenant thirty days after lease termination. Failure to so and the landlord may forfeit their right to make any deductions on the tenant’s security deposit.
How did he notify you that he wouldn't give you the deposit back? It had to be in writing. If not, you have a case.
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