Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
I returned the security deposit to my tenant minus some damage charges, within 5 days after the lease expired. I sent it certified mail. Now he is threating me with Law suit for the remaining amount. He says that i should not deductany money,but only to give him notice of my intension first?
Asked on 9/27/16, 8:03 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
He is correct. You must follow procedure in Florida statute 83 when claiming security.
Answered on 9/27/16, 8:11 am
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
The procedure is to give notice of intent and he has an opportunity to object. You gave notice and included the check? Probably not fatal depending on what your notice says. Did the tenant object in writing? if so, he can file suit and claim the balance and if he is correct he gets attorney's fees. seek some legal advice.
Answered on 9/27/16, 8:43 am
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