Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
if my rent was stolen from my apartment's office drop box, am i still responsible?
Asked on 1/17/13, 7:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
yes. surely you did not pay in cash and therefore you can track the money order or cancel the check.
Answered on 1/17/13, 7:30 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
If the office drop box is an acceptable location for rent to be paid AND you paid in some form that cannot be cancelled, you may have an argument that the loss is the landlord's and not yours. More facts are needed.
Answered on 1/17/13, 1:40 pm