Florida Security Deposit Disputes 12/21/2011
Disputes commonly arise between landlords and tenants over security deposits. Landlords must comply with the specific requirements of the Florida Statutes in order to claim the tenant's security deposit or any part of it. Landlords often fail to follow those statutory requirements which frequently leads to forfeiture of any claim the landlord may have had against the security deposit. Florida laws clearly supply the proper procedure for making claims against security deposits. A landlord must return the tenant's deposit within 15 days or, if he or she intends to impose a claim against the security deposit, he or she must provide the tenant with notice by certified mail within 30 days. Noncompliance with Florida Statutes carries a hefty penalty. A landlord who fails to provide notice to the tenant within 30 days forfeits any claim against the security deposit. Further, if a lawsuit is filed to recover the security deposit, the prevailing party may be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. For additional information email Thomas Baker at info@tfblaw.com or call (786) 519-0022. Add Comment | Thomas F. Baker II, P.A.Thomas Baker is an attorney in south Florida servicing both individuals and businesses throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only and to describe some of the services Thomas F. Baker II, P.A. provides. The information contained on this website may not be considered nor relied upon as legal advice.
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