Palmetto, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: Only lived in property 10.5 months. Leaving it immaculately clean. Can they keep $300 of deposit for cleaning fee?

The lease does say this is a mandatory minimum charge; but can they really charge for something that isn't done?

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Read the lease. They have to send you a letter saying why the deposit is not being paid in full back to you.

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