Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

My tenant moved out on the day the rent was due the 20th of April. The lease expires
on July 19 2017. It's a one year lease. She gave a security deposit of one month's rent of $1,600. The condo unit is in Palm Beach Co., Florida. Without my knowing she put her son of 22 years old to live there. He cause a flooding from clogged up toilet , besides not ever telling me that there was a leaking flapper valve in the tank. It cost $12.00 in Home Depot. The lease stipulates that any repairs under $75 dollars is the responsebility of the tenant,s When the condo association found out that he was causing problems with the neighbors they requested him to leave the premises. Can I sue her for breaking the lease in small claims court for early termination/liquidated damages? Up to a max. of $5.000 ?

Asked on 4/24/17, 8:36 pm

Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

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You can sue for the lost rental. Unless your lease provides for liquidated damages you cannot recover them. Seek some legal advice prior

To filing.

Answered on 4/25/17, 6:03 am

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