Q: Rented a single family house for 8.5 yrs. First year had a lease agreement then nothing was renewed.
Gave over 15 days notice of leaving. We had a good relationship, he was at the house 3 times in 8.5yrs, fixed garage door, fixed garbage disposal and 3rd time for a $3 part for laundry room valve. $250 in repairs in 8.5yrs. Never late on rent. I didn’t think I had to give 30 days notice. He says even though I left December 2, gave notice Nov 13 I owe all of Dec rent. He thinks the 9.5 yr old microwave and dishwasher needs to be replaced by me. He thinks the walls should be in perfect new painted condition. I left about 10-15 screw holes he says I need to pay for that damage. House needs new blinds after 8.5yrs with us and a year of someone else before us, I don’t mind my deposit paying for 5 new blinds, the house had the cheap plastic ones for 9yrs. My question is after 8.5yrs of my family of 4 and 1 yr of people before us what is not considered normal wear and tear? Appliances have a life span of 9-10 yrs, should I have paid to have the house painted every 3-4 yrs too? I am in shock.
A: Without a Lease, you are only required to give 15 days notice on a month to month rental. Florida Statute 83.57(3)Assuming you paid your rent on the 1st, you would have to vacate by the 1st to avoid paying December rent. If you paid a deposit to your Landlord, they need to give you written notice within 30 days that they intend to keep any of your deposit. If you dispute the amounts claimed, you or your landlord would need to file suit to determine what amounts are owed/due to each party. Best of Luck! Jennifer
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