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Moving to Florida, but never came...after signing lease, paid deposit

Jan D

started a topic about 7 years ago

A couple decided to move to Florida, viewed my apartment, submitted application, deposit and signed a one year lease. Three weeks later they called and said the contract on the sale of there house fell through. They want to cancel lease. I told them I would put the property back on the market...I rented it to a new tenant to arrive the 1st of the next Month, all is good with new tenant. I explained to the couple I would apply the deposit to the lost rent for one month....I received a demand letter for the return of the deposit....I believe I am entitled under Florida Law.

2 Comments

Scott H

said almost 7 years ago

You'd also be entitled to any extra costs to relist the apartment. Such as advertising, realtor fees, maybe even the extra utilities for that time period.

Matthew M

said about 7 years ago

Hello, If you have their signature on a lease and they backed out, they can tell their story walking away. Matthew