Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I rented an apartment in Tampa, fl for 2 years and my lease ended on dec. 31 2011. I gave proper notice and left the place in the condition it was rented to me which was good. It states in my lease that they have 60 days to return my deposit. Today would be the 60th day and I have seen nothing. Where do I go from here?

I moved to Maryland so I can't do anything involving me to go back to Florida.

Thanks

Nicole


Asked on 2/29/12, 8:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

FLORIDA SECURITY DEPOSIT ( Florida Statute 83, Sec 83.49)

As in all cases, always take a last walk-through with the landlord before you vacate the rental dwelling! Note any damages in writing and reach a final agreement concerning any financial penalties which may occur or that may jeopardize the status of your security deposit return.

See our Guide on Normal Wear and Tear.

Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord shall have 15 days to return the security deposit together with interest if otherwise required, or the landlord shall have 30 days to give the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant's last known mailing address of his or her intention to impose a claim on the deposit and the reason for imposing the claim. The tenant is required to give the landlord a valid address at which the tenant can be contacted.

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Answered on 2/29/12, 10:42 am


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