Tampa, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: One of the tenants on the lease agreement is moving out at the end of the lease, as Landlord what do I do with t deposi

One of the tenants want to renew the lease

Is tenant moving out entitle for half of the deposit ?

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

A: If you have two tenants with two separate written lease agreements both agreements should speak to a security deposit and what is for. The tenant leaving is entitled to whatever part of their security deposit is refundable.

If there is only one written lease agreement for both tenants you really need to fix that next time it renews. Meantime, work this problem out by talking to both tenants and agreeing on a fair resolution.

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