Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Our lease ended on April 30th. We returned all keys and she had our new address prior to us moving out. She did the walk through on April 30th as well. The lease (and I believe Florida law also) says she has 30 days from termination of contract to send us a certified letter if she wants to keep our deposit or she forfeits her right. It terminated on the 30th, therefore she has to have sent the notice before or on the 30th? She sent it on May 31st and has outrageous claims, but she did it 31 days after the 30th. Like if we have to give a 60 day notice to vacate, if we send it 61 days, we forfeit our right. Am I correct on the 30 days interpretation?


Asked on 6/04/18, 1:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

It sounds like the imposition of the lien is late. The issue is when it was sent certified not when you received it. be careful about that. this means you are entitled to your security deposit back BUT you may still be responsible for actual damages. Seek some legal guidance and how to proceeds.

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Answered on 6/04/18, 1:54 pm


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