I live in FL if it makes a different (I know some laws are different) and there were no damages
2006-11-17 05:16:18 · 6 answers · asked by snuggles24_04 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Your landlord must send you your security deposit no later than 30 days after you move out. You must, of course, give them your new address within 7-14 days, or they have the right to keep your deposit. Should there be any damages that require a deduction of your security deposit, it must be in writing and must accompany a check for the remaining balance of the security deposit. If you disagree with their deductions, you must state so in writing within 7 days of receipt of their letter. They then have 45 days to either refund your money, or give you a better reason as to why they are keeping it. If it goes past 45 days, then the law finds automatically in your favor and I believe you are entitled to one and a half times the amount of your security deposit back (up to $1750).
If you never received the deposit, or a letter after 30 days, contact the apartment complex (or rental company). If that doesn't work, contact the Fair Housing Agency in your area. They will be able to help you get things going.
Hope this helps!
Stacey
2006-11-17 05:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You MUST send out to the tenant an accounting and any refund WITHIN 14 days from the date of vacancy or termination of the rental agreement. It must be POSTMARKED within the 14 days. If this does not happen and the courts feel that the owner/agent were arbitrary in the refund or accounting they can award the tenant up to double the original deposit together with any fee's and cost incurred by the tenant in bringing the action. Hope This Helps!!! Good Luck
2006-11-17 08:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by The Landlord 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course!! If you have back rent due or have more damages then your security deposit, you will get a bill after you move out. If you fail to make payment on that debt you will go to the attorney, so make sure you take care of it!
2016-03-19 10:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the landlord law in your state. In this case FL. I will post a link. The landlord is required to respond within a time frame, usually 30 days.
2006-11-17 07:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by oldfatcowboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what your lease said. It is usually 30-90 days.
2006-11-17 05:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by rebel g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the lease. most likely 30 days.
2006-11-17 05:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find all the info on the site listed below - also look at the sample letter you can write with forwarding address at the "Letter to Landlord" page.
2006-11-17 05:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by finn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋