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rhinchee
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I own a house in Florida, I rented it to a tenant who caused damage. I witheld the security deposit. I notified the rented the day after he left by email that I was holding the deposit and why. The tenant answered within a couple of days. The tenant is now filing a claim against me with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. The basis of the tenant's claim was that I did not notify him in a certified letter as required by Florida Statutes. In his claim he included copies of the email so there is not dispute that he was notified and knew the reasons within a week of his departure.
This is a short term rental, and I do all my business by email and over the internet. He found the place on the internet, we coresponded by email, I even sent him his contract by email.
My question is does he have me? By not sending a certified letter as required in the Law have I lost my right to collect on the damages. There is no dispute over damages or notification, only the means of notification.
Advice from someone who knows more than I would be appreciated.
This is a short term rental, and I do all my business by email and over the internet. He found the place on the internet, we coresponded by email, I even sent him his contract by email.
My question is does he have me? By not sending a certified letter as required in the Law have I lost my right to collect on the damages. There is no dispute over damages or notification, only the means of notification.
Advice from someone who knows more than I would be appreciated.