Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Rental property tenants made late payments 9 out of 12 months can I charge it from their deposit?
Asked on 8/15/15, 7:31 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Only if your lease provides for it.
Answered on 8/15/15, 7:41 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Your lease agreement controls
Usually security deposit is for damages and not inpaid late charges. Review the lease with an attorney.
Answered on 8/15/15, 8:30 am