Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: getting deposit back

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Based on the limited facts you presented, it appears that you are entitled to get your deposit back. Without a Contract, there can be no agreement to sell real property.

You should make a demand for your deposit. If he refuses or does not answer, then you will have to retain an attorney to write a demand letter. If that fails, then you might need to file a suit against the other party.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: getting deposit back

Unless there is more - eg. you moved into the trailer, made improvements to it etc., you might be entitled to the deposit as there was no written contract.