Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Landlord/Tenant

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By filing your objection, you preserved your right to challenge the landlord's keeping part or all of your security deposit. You will need to file a suit in the county court (if less than $15,000.00) to get whatever amount you contest back. You should retain an attorney if you have a good case, because the prevailing party will be entitled to court costs and attorney's fees.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.