Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Hi, I'm a landlord and my tenant broke the lease. Did not give me a 30 day notice, instead left me a voice mail on the Nov 8th saying he was leaving by the 30th. I have a deposit and last month rent.

I would like to keep the money. This tenant is in the Marines, but I do know he would have been notified 30 days prior to moving. Please advice on how to handle this situation and how I would comunicate this to the tenant. Thank you in advance


Asked on 12/07/12, 8:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kelly Greene Kelly A. Greene P.A.

In writing after he vacates you must tell the renter what you are going to do with the deposit and last month rent. The terms of the lease control. You should be able to retain the last month's rent but the deposit if it is a pet deposit or cleaning deposit, must be used towards that purpose with the balance if any going to the renter. You have to, in writing give an account of the use of the deposit money, no more than 30 days after the tenant vacates.

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Answered on 12/07/12, 9:05 am


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