Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: What can a landlord legally charge for?

Seems like, unless the lease says otherwise, a case of ordinary wear and tear excluded.

Re: What can a landlord legally charge for?

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The landlord will have an extremely hard time defending unwarranted charges if the tenant challenges the landlord's claim. Further, the tenant will be entitled to attorney's fees under Florida Statutes Chapter 83 for an unwarranted or grossly inflated claim.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.