Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

landloard/tenant

is the security deposit deducted from damage charged after renting a apartment??


Asked on 3/23/09, 3:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: landloard/tenant

It should be. That's the purpose of a security deposit. If the property is damaged, the security deposit should be credited agains the amount of the damage done.

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Answered on 3/23/09, 4:18 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: landloard/tenant

The deposit is used to pay for the damages. If it is insufficient, then you are liable for the excess.

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Answered on 3/23/09, 6:37 pm


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