Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
Tenant Owes Money
My previous tenant owes me over
$6,000 and has agreed in writing to pay
me $125 per week but has not and will
not answer her phone. What course of
action should I take since small claims
is $5,000 and under in Florida.
Asked on 11/25/08, 11:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: Tenant Owes Money
You can file in county court for the entire $6,000, but if you want to stay in small claims court, you can, you'll just be giving up the extra $1,000. If you win the whole thing, you'll get $5,000 instead of the full $6,000.
Answered on 11/25/08, 11:04 pm