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