Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Security Deposit Claim

I terminated my lease in early October, after providing 30 days written notice to my landlord. Before I moved, the landlord asked for my address, ''so he could send me something.'' I never received anything from him. So 6 weeks after moving, I left him a voicemail citing Florida state law that says he failed to send me a claim on my security deposit within 30 days, so I would like to have m,y $525 returned. (Especially since the apartment had many problems, law-breaking and mentally ill neighbors, and an odor I still can't get out of my things.) He agreed to give me part of it $288 - taking out for the days the apartment was not rented. Every tenant of his will tell you how lazy he is, so I am sure that was his laziness. Then, when he faxed me something to sign saying I was due only $271. I called him to complain, he made an excuse, and because I was in a hurry, I regretfully signed it, so I could get something back.

Today, I received a check for $179. I am livid, and now I want the entire amount back. I have a laundry list of complaints against him, which I have not used, but am prepared to take to small claims court. Can I get my full $525 back?


Asked on 12/05/05, 7:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Security Deposit Claim

Since no Florida attorney has yet come forward to

address your question, I will address it by suggesting that you file suit in a Florida small claims court to secure a satisfactory return of your security deposit.

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Answered on 12/07/05, 8:58 am


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