Q: How do I file residential lease claim in Dade county small claims court against a PR company with only a PO Box address?
My residential lease was with a Puerto Rico company with a PO box listed on the lease and on the Dade county Tax collector's website. The landlord is now refusing to return security due to damages that listing agent who did the final walk-through has confirmed didn't exist. When I attempted to file a suit in small claims court, they said I needed an actual address. What can I do?
A: Try listing the apartment managers address and have him served as an agent of the company. If this does not work, you can search sunbiz.org and try to find the real address of the corporation if they are listed. If not, you can then serve by publication, however, you will need the court's permission to do so. You could also try and In Rem complaint against the property that is located here. This is very complicated and may not work, so I suggest the other methods of service. I usually use Metro Process Service. Chuck is very knowledgeable and always helpful.
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