Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

small claims statute of limitation

what is the statue of limitation to take someone to small claims court in broward county florida for non-refund of a security deposit on a rental house?


Asked on 8/03/00, 7:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Verbit Stephen R. Verbit, P.A.

Re: small claims statute of limitation

To the extent your return of deposit case is based on a written agreement, the limitations period is five years. To the extent, your return of deposit case is based on a statutory cause of action, the limitations period is four years.

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Answered on 9/12/00, 9:48 pm
Christopher Wigand Fenster & Faerber

Re: small claims statute of limitation

There is a Fla. Statute pertaining to the return of security depositis 83.49, if you need help with this matter or wish to discuss it further feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 9/13/00, 10:46 am


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