Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Can my landlord keep my security deposit for not giving "PROPER" notice of vacating the premesis? I pay bi-weekly and the lease is that of hotel/motel laws. They say because I did not give 7 days notice of moving they do not have to return security deposit.I gave 5 days notice on monday because office is closed on weekends and no answer to phone.


Asked on 1/11/10, 5:51 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

If you were a week to week tenant, you were required by law to give 7 days notice prior to vacating. Technically, they can keep your deposit.

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Answered on 1/16/10, 6:53 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

You need to give proper notice or you will owe another week's rent.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 1:23 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

You must give proper notice pursuant to your lease. Does your lease only require 5?

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Answered on 1/20/10, 8:00 am


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