Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
I evacated my apartment because failure to pay. I explained everything to the landlord. I started moving things out on a Sunday. Returned on Tuesday to finish and clean, but lock were changed. Can they do this?
Asked on 1/16/13, 6:34 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
If the sheriff executed the writ of possession, then yes they can.
Answered on 1/16/13, 6:48 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Sorry but yes this can be done. I suggest you contact your former landlord and ask if you may retrieve the items left - he may have removed them and sold for past rent and/or damages.
Answered on 1/16/13, 8:01 am