Re: [Florida] Final bill after claim on security

Re: [Florida] Final bill after claim on security by MrDan (GA) on May 30, 2016 @23:24

Although it has been many months, you are still well within the window to take action.

Either the tenant or the landlord have five years from the date the tenant vacates or the claim is made on the security deposit to institute a claim against each other. Under Florida law, the parties to a written contract, such as a lease, have a 5 year statute of limitations, meaning that they each have 5 years to sue one another.

A common misconception among landlords is that if the tenant does not object, the tenant has implicitly agreed to the landlord’s claim, and everything is over. While a landlord might believe this, it is not the case. A tenant can come back and file suit any time before the statue of limitations expire. So a wise landlord should keep all their documentations and contacts for any witnesses available until then.

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