A breakdown of Florida landlord & tenant law on security deposits. In Florida, the majority of residential leases and rental agreements require a security deposit. A security deposit is a dollar amount, normally one’s month rent, collected to cover any damage to the property that surpasses common wear and tear, and also to lessen the […]
Landlord & Tenant Lawyers – Protect Your Security Deposit Record the condition of the property to safeguard your security deposit. The process of moving into a new house/apartment can be very exhausting, which is why the last thing on your mind is the actual day you move out, but since your landlord has been holding […]
Landlord Tenant Lawyer – Security Deposit Checklist Landlords are permitted to deduct from security deposits for damage or excessive filth, but not for ordinary wear and tear. Normally, landlords will charge tenants for any cleaning or maintenance necessary to restore the rental unit to its original condition at the beginning of the tenancy. Landlords may not, however, […]
