Tampa, FL asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Florida

Q: My landlord told me 2 was ago that I didn’t need to redo patch work After getting offer. Now he says I do. Do I?

He received an offer on his home and told me I didn’t need to redo the patch work I supposedly “ruined his walls” with. After his inspection recently fell thru, he now has text me that he is getting quotes to repair the patch work to the tune of $2150. Interestingly enough, my security deposit is $2100. He I feel is looking for reasons to not give our deposit back.

1 Lawyer Answer
Linda Liang
Linda Liang
Answered
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If you don't have anything in writing that he waived his requirement, you will have to repair the wall. You can repair yourself or hire someone cheaper though.

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