Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Tenant Rights

It depends on what the item is, what the tenant did, and what responsibility the tenant had for securing the item. If the tenant left the door wide open, and the landlord's refrigerator was stolen from the tenant's apartment, then, yes, the tenant is liable. The lease may also say who is liable for theft. As a general rule, the tenant is responsible for keeping the landlord's property secure in the rented dwelling and, if the property is lost, damaged, or stolen, the tenant must pay.

The landlord may have insurance, and you should look into the possiblility. Also, tenant's insurance is a cheap option that should always be considered.