Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

My mom & I did a 4.5 mo vacation rental in Florida. We were impeccably clean & left it in better condition. Today is 45 day and no security deposit nor correspondece. Today,her realtor said she didn't get electric bill but I called the EComoany & it was available weeks ago. Now her dad had health issues & cat has chemo. I Don't forsee getting my security deposit back w/o pressure. What do I do? At 60 days can I get full deposit or double my deposit like Judge Judy says? Thx lisa


Asked on 5/15/15, 2:09 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

FS 83.49 controls Security Deposits. A Small Claims lawsuit may be required.

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Answered on 5/15/15, 2:18 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Mr. Slater is correct. Judge Judy is nice but not for this case.

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Answered on 5/17/15, 7:08 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Your contract will control your damages. No doubling the deposit likely is going to be allowed. There are attorney's fees which you are entitled to if you have to sue to get your deposit back. Seek some legal guidance.

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Answered on 5/18/15, 10:38 am


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