Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Can my landlord charge me a full month rent if I return my key one day after my notice to vacate date?
Asked on 12/02/15, 8:54 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jennifer Jacobs
Law Offices of Jennifer A. Jacobs, LLC
The short answer is yes. If you occupy the residence for any part of the next month you are responsible for the whole month unless your landlord agrees to prorate it in advance.
Answered on 12/02/15, 9:01 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Yes the landlord can do that. They could even charge you twice the rental as a holdover tenant if the lease ended.
Answered on 12/02/15, 12:47 pm
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