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FLORIDA LANDLORD TENANT LAW – RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

EXPERIENCED LANDLORD/TENANT ATTORNEY

JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.

House and lawAll residential Landlord Tenant actions in Florida are governed by Florida Statutes Chapter §83.    All landlords who collect a “security deposit” from the tenant are required to maintain that security deposit in a separate, non comingled account for the benefit of the tenant.  Florida Statutes does not permit a landlord to use the security deposit for the payment of any rent or late fees, or any default under the residential lease. However, landlord and tenant can opt out of the Florida Statutes and agree to allow the landlord to use the monies if the tenant breaches or breaks any terms of the lease.

Upon expiration of the lease, the rules that govern the return of the security deposit are extremely strict. The landlord has exactly 15 days from the date the tenant vacates the property, to remit a letter setting forth any amounts the landlord is going to retain from the security deposit.

The terms of the lease will again dictate what the landlord can charge. For example, cleaning, painting, etc.  As long as the landlord sends the letter in writing to the last known address of the tenant, he or she can keep the deposit or a portion thereof.

If the intention is to not keep it, then the landlord has a designated time to return it as well.

Usually this provision of Florida Statutes is not understood or even known by landlords and when tenants sue for the return of the deposit, because the landlord did not follow the letter of the law, regardless of whatever damages there are, he or she can not keep the deposit. 

Due to the complexity of Florida Statutes Chapter §83,  and how very costly the keeping or using of a security deposit contrary to law can be, it is best to hire an attorney to handle an eviction for you.

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline Salcines, PA, attorney Jacqueline Salcines has been a practicing real estate and litigation attorney for the past 16 years.  She is well versed in Landlord Tenant law and has given many pro-bono lectures and seminars on the topic, including  for legal aid.  Allow us to protect your interests, whether you are a landlord or a tenant.  The first consultation is always free of charge. 

Call us today 305 669 5280

Visit us today at WWW.Salcineslaw.com or 

Email attorney Jacqueline Salcines directly at J.Salcines@salcineslaw.com

THE FIRST CONSULTATION IS ALWAYS FREE OF CHARGE.

TRUST |  COMMITMENT  | RESULTS

Jacqueline A. Salcines

Jacqueline A. Salcines

JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.
706 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
SECOND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33146
TEL: 305 | 669 | 5280
DIRECT EMAIL:  J.SALCINES@SALCINESLAW.COM
 
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CREDIT CARD DEBT SETTLEMENT

SOUTH FLORIDA DEBT SETTLEMENT LAWYERS

DEBT SETTLEMENT IN FLORIDA

Faced with insurmountable credit card debt, or unsecured debt from other creditors, often borrowers find themselves without options.  Whether filing a bankruptcy is best to get rid of all the credit card debt or registering with a credit counselor.  When that credit card lawsuit is filed and served, borrowers often take matters into their own hands and don’t know that by ignoring the suit, they face default and ultimately a judgment. A credit card judgment could then result in a garnishment of wages or freezing of bank accounts, even the levying of a vehicle.

At the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A., we have been assisting borrowers with their unpaid credit card debt and unsecured debt for over 16 years.  We know how overwhelming it can be to face an unknown, not knowing how you are going to pay your bills and afraid of what the creditor can do. You have rights and those rights are best protected when you hire us.

There are main differences however between what we do and what credit counselors do.

CREDIT COUNSELOR V. DEBT SETTLEMENT

A credit counselor adds up all your existing debt and negotiates the debt with each creditor so that the interest rate is typically reduced, the card is frozen or cancelled and no principal or balance forgiveness is made off that credit balance.

What we do is negotiate the debt.  Often if you are judgment proof and do not have assets that the creditor can attach to, they will negotiate for pennies on the dollar. Then we cancel the debt.  Not a 10 year plan, but forgiveness of the balance.

And if you are served with a lawsuit for an unpaid credit card debt, we defend you in court as well.   Often, creditors do not file the requisite documents and paperwork, nor post bonds to have their cases heard. But consumers do  not know how to go about getting these cases dismissed.  Our extensive experience working with creditors and borrowers places us in a position to extensively negotiate for you. So that you end up paying only a small portion of the debt.

Allow us to go to work for you and negotiate your debt.

We offer free phone consultations, and a no cost review of your case. 

Call us today.   305.669.5280 and see how we can help you.

About the Author:

Jacqueline A. Salcines, Esq is the Owner and Managing Partner of the Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A. Real Estate and Business Law Group. With over 17 years experience including holding a dual degree in Accounting, her broad knowledge of DEBT SETTLEMENT serves to aggressively protect and defend our firm’s clients.

Call us today to set up a  free consultation to discuss your specific needs. We are here for you!

Main office 305 | 669 | 5280. Or email the attorney directly: J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com

TRUST |  COMMITMENT  | RESULTS

Jacqueline A. Salcines

Jacqueline A. Salcines

JACQUELINE A. SALCINES, ESQ.
706 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY
SECOND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146
TEL. 305 669 5280

Email:  J.Salcines@Salcineslaw.com

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