Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I own a rental property in Florida. The tenants that lived there said they were breaking the lease and moving so I gave them the remaining 3 weeks they paid for to clean up and move but told them they would not receive security back for breaking lease. They ended up moving out earlier than the 3 weeks but left everything they didn't want and also scattered trash and junk all through house even outside stuff was scattered inside bathrooms ( waterhoses and cement blocks) and door knob was broke on inside of door. I already know I am going to take them to small claims court to make them pay rest of lease and costs to clean all their mess but is their anyway I can get them arrested for vandalism or something for what they have done?


Asked on 6/24/15, 5:36 pm

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

Not likely going to be able to pursue any criminal

Action. Take pictures as you found the place to support the small claims action. Make sure to follow statute to impose your lien for damages not for unpaid rental.

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Answered on 6/25/15, 5:25 am


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