Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
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my landlord say's that because one of their employee's embezzled $150,000.00 from them. The apartment complex is now saying they will not be able to refund anyone's deposit. Is this legal?
Asked on 4/21/09, 7:21 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: landlord
No. They should have had insurance for this. In any event, just because their employee stole from them does not mean that they do not owe you. It may be hard for them to pay and they may need to work out a payment schedule, but they owe you the deposit.
Answered on 4/21/09, 9:10 pm
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: landlord
No. They should have had insurance for this. In any event, just because their employee stole from them does not mean that they do not owe you. It may be hard for them to pay and they may need to work out a payment schedule, but they owe you the deposit.
Answered on 4/21/09, 9:10 pm
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