Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Last Month Rent

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Yes. If the rent increased over the years, they have a right to collect the difference. It is certainly not worth a legal battle for the amount in question. Make sure you receive interest for each year they have held your security deposit, however. This is provided for by Florida law unless the landlord informed you that your security deposit was being held in a non interest bearing account and the name of the institution where it was being held.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Last Month Rent

Probably not, unless increases are spelled out in your lease. If they do not refund your security deposit, or properly notice you of their legitimate withholdings, contact an attorney to bring an action to recover.