Miami, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: can the landlord keep my deposit and charge me for a new fridge and paint after I move out?

Lease says landlord is responsible for repair and maintenance of the fridge and interior walls. She got new paint because there were nail holes from hanging pictures and our kids spilled paint on the cabinets a bit. She also got a new fridge because there was a crack on the side wall that holds a shelf and I guess bugs got in the ice maker when we turned off the power.

Bruce,

This is the first time I’ve used this forum so I’m not quite sure how to reply to your question with the site but we have already moved out and she sent me a letter saying she was keeping my deposit and billed me for the money she claims I owe her.

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Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Sounds like you answered the question in the question: If the lease says your landlord is responsible for repairs and maintenance of the fridge, then they are. And you admit you owe for new paint. So, how do you know the landlord used your deposit to buy a new fridge?

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