Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Hello

I signed a rental agreement for a lease in florida and gave a 450.00 check. My contract was never signed by the landlord. Less than (I kept the email) one day after I emailed and canceled the agreement and canceled the check.

The potential landlord was furious and demanded payment. I stated that I would try to work out a payment plan. Is there anything that I can do?

Thanks!


Asked on 11/02/10, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

Did YOU ever sign a lease, or did YOU sign anything else? Did you (orally) agree that the $450 was non-refundable? Did the landlord actually incur any expenses for running a credit report or background check?

IF the landlord can prove that you have a contractual duty (because you actually SIGNED something that he has in his possession), OR that he incurred out of pocket expenses due to his reasonable reliance on your oral agreement, then he may be able to collect.

Is there anything that you can do? You mean other than paying him money?

You have already walked away from this deal. The ball is in the landlord's court.

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Answered on 11/07/10, 2:51 pm


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