Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I had a lease for seasonal rental of an apartment which expired april 2009.

The landlord negotiated e new lease for nov/09 to april/10 and gave me a lease to sign and return by june/09 which I did and the security deposit which I had given in 08 (1600$) was to apply to the new lease.

The landlord never returned the signed lease nor did he cash the cheques. After numerous phone calls without reply we told him over a phone message that we were considering this lease null and void. He then called us and said he would return the cancelled contract and the 1600$ deposit.

We did not receive the contract and therefore had to rent another apartment.

We saw the landlord to get our personal belongings and they refuse to give them to us unless we paid storage charges.

We left the premises without our things and our deposit.

Please advise me as to how I can get my belongings and 1600$ security deposit.


Asked on 11/30/09, 9:18 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

There is helpful information on landlord-tenant law at http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html. You can file a lawsuit. Check with your local clerk of court or consult with an attorney to help you. Regards,

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Answered on 12/05/09, 12:46 pm
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

just file a claim in small claims court.

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Answered on 12/05/09, 5:21 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

You will have to sue in small claims court for your security and the return of your property. Review your old lease to see if there is a provision for payment of attorney fees. Good luck.

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Answered on 12/06/09, 3:46 pm


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