We rented a condo in Florida and part of the rental agreement was a refundable security deposit. It has been 8 weeks and we have no money and no response from the owner. The contract specified that the money would be returned in 6-8 weeks.
2006-09-19 03:08:54 · 3 answers · asked by BOB J 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
As mentioned above...we HAVE attempted to contact the owners but have gotten no response to email or phone mail.
2006-09-19 03:17:29 · update #1
Speaking from a landlords experience...In your lease there should be an area that discusses return of security deposit. As long as the lease is fulfilled and there are no unpaid rents and or damages to the unit and proper move out notice given, then you should receive the full amount of your deposit back. Make sure that any contact you make with the landlord/owner, that you keep copies and send it restricted certified mail. It will cost to do this, but is much safer if you end up in court. If you have not received a security deposit return form showing that your deposit is being kept for damages or unpaid rent then i suggest that you start by requesting a copy of the security deposit breakdown. If this this has items listed that you dispute, then you will most likely have to go to small claims court and prove your case. It is my suggestion that when ever you move into a place there has to be a move in inspections done with the landlord and the tenant and both need to sign the inspection form and both keep a copy. At the time of moving out the tenant needs to schedule a move out inspection with the landlord and both need to also sigh that inspection form. This way landlord cannot claim damages if tenant has not signed move out inspection form. I would suggest taking pictures before moving in and also taking pictures after vacating. Good luck with the return of your security deposit!
2006-09-19 03:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by SoSpecial 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must be a state agency in Florida that regulates this stuff. Try looking on the website for the state government, or do a search on line.
2006-09-19 15:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get in contact with the owner who owes you the deposit. Was there any problems or damages that occurred? If not then remind them they you are owed your deposit. If they refuse to give it back threaten legal action.
2006-09-19 03:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by Shanan D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋