Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I recently purchased a property that was tenant occupied. After closing the previous owner transferred the security deposit but not the one time pet deposit of $500. Are they legally obligated to transfer that money?


Asked on 7/07/16, 8:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

It depends on what the lease agreement provides with regard to those funds. The lease agreement should have been reviewed prior to closing.

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Answered on 7/07/16, 11:22 am


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