Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

i recently locked myself out of my apartment and the landlord never assist with this matter, nor did he return any of my phone calls! However when i finally had the opportuntiy to speak with him he told me that being locked out of my apartment was not his problem and that i should have called an locksmith. I did not do that, i ended up breaking into my own apartment and the damage that it cause he's saying that i have to pay for all the damages if i want it fix. My question is: what am i able to do about this and being that i was locked out should he(landlord) have assist me with this matter?


Asked on 3/15/10, 11:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

There is no obligation to do so. It is your apartment. If you damaged the apartment to get in, it is your responsibility to repair it.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 1:27 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

No.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 8:15 pm


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