Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

I have a question for those here.

My brothers and I recently moved out of a three bedroom townhome we were renting. Since we moved out we've been getting calls saying we owe them 900 dollars worth of damage to the apartment. We have not seen anything in writing about this and they said it was due by the 15th and we moved out the 2nd of June. They say if we don't pay the full 900 dollars they will reporting us to the credit bureau.

Do we have any recourse here? I was under the impression you have 90 days to pay back any damages.


Asked on 7/10/10, 6:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Anyone can report you to the credit bureau. Demand proof under your agreement that you owe it ( I assume this was not in writing the lease), and demand proof of damage. If a landlord make a false claim for damages, he or she can be sued for unfair business practices and you would be entitled to fees and costs. Demand proof. See my consumer site for help on false credit reporting. Want to know the law without going to law school? Protect yourself against ripoffs? Sign up for a free legal newsletter on various areas of consumer law by going to www.ConsumerLawyerHelp.com. , and for your personal injury needs see www.Fl-PI-lawyer.com

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Answered on 7/11/10, 9:17 am


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