Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

How long does a landlord/rental company have to respond to your Move-Out Fees/Security refund Dispute? I mailed a delivery confirmation with signature letter to my apartment complex company disputing fees I was charged and disputing my security deposit that was not returned to me on top of these fees. Delivery Confirmation was confirmed on August 7th, 2012 but I have yet to hear from the company. How long should I give them before I submit another letter ?


Asked on 8/20/12, 6:34 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

If you have not heard anything in 10 days then file a small claims action. Otherwise you will not receive anything. I suggest you talk with an attorney on this matter.

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Answered on 8/20/12, 7:29 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Did they send you a certified letter imposing their lien? If so. then I agree if 10 days has gone by with your dispute being filed, you can file a small claims case. Another letter can be sent at any time, but may not get any additional response. The statute for return of security deposit includes a claim for attorney's fees, so consider hiring an attorney to represent you.

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Answered on 8/22/12, 11:56 am


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