Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

deposit dispute
I recently finished my lease with a apt complex on october 30th. I went that day to do the walk through in which determines our deposit. I was told at that time that I would receive my 250 deposit. Since that time I have researched the Florida statutes on landlord tenant law, since it is December 16th and I have yet to receive a letter stating that I would not receive my deposit or have they given any notice as to the status of when I would receive my deposit. Basically they are in plain violation of every depsit statute that Florida has on the books. I was recently told by a lawyer that he would write them a letter to maybe scare the deposit out of them for a 75$ fee. I am wanting to know if that would be a good idea or should I take this further to small claims court?

Sean

Asked on 12/16/02, 1:25 pm

Peter Gonzalez Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP

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Re: deposit dispute

Have the lawyer write the letter. The fee you pay the lawyer is recoverable under the applicable Florida statute. Good luck.

Answered on 12/16/02, 2:04 pm

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