What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Florida
I moved in mid April. The landlord required a huge security deposit plus rent. I never received a copy of the lease. Two weeks later, before rent was due, I knew I was going to be short and called to tell him I was going to be a few days late. The day after rent was due, a 3 day notice was posted on my door. I attempted to contact him and his lawyer several times and left messages but never got a response. 2 (yes 2) days later, I got a 5 day court order on my door. I was not able to come up with the full amount that soon so followed the 24 hour eviction. I was able to leave in 24 hours, tho no one came to enforce the order or collect the keys. Now I'm coming on 30 days after my eviction. The landlord still has not returned my security deposit, nor has he given me reason why he's keeping any of it. I have no problem paying rent for the time I was in residence, but the security deposit was full 2 months rent, so I've got some money due me. The house was cleaner and in better shape when I left than when I moved in. I understand he has 15 days to return my deposit or 30 to tell me why he's not. I'm certain he has no intention of doing either. The neighbors said I was his fourth eviction in a row. I'm sure he's just kicking people out and pocketing the cash. After 30 days has gone by, what steps do I take to tet my deposit back. Is this something I need to file in court? Any advice would be appreciated
I moved in mid April. The landlord required a huge security deposit plus rent. I never received a copy of the lease. Two weeks later, before rent was due, I knew I was going to be short and called to tell him I was going to be a few days late. The day after rent was due, a 3 day notice was posted on my door. I attempted to contact him and his lawyer several times and left messages but never got a response. 2 (yes 2) days later, I got a 5 day court order on my door. I was not able to come up with the full amount that soon so followed the 24 hour eviction. I was able to leave in 24 hours, tho no one came to enforce the order or collect the keys. Now I'm coming on 30 days after my eviction. The landlord still has not returned my security deposit, nor has he given me reason why he's keeping any of it. I have no problem paying rent for the time I was in residence, but the security deposit was full 2 months rent, so I've got some money due me. The house was cleaner and in better shape when I left than when I moved in. I understand he has 15 days to return my deposit or 30 to tell me why he's not. I'm certain he has no intention of doing either. The neighbors said I was his fourth eviction in a row. I'm sure he's just kicking people out and pocketing the cash. After 30 days has gone by, what steps do I take to tet my deposit back. Is this something I need to file in court? Any advice would be appreciated