Q: New landlord bought property as is. They evicted us. Can they hold our security deposit since it was bought as is?
Old landlord sold property as is. I have screenshots of the sale ad stating so.
The new landlord gave us all 30 days to leave but they're being shady about our security deposit.
The property is really old and always needed a total rehab.
I read alot of reviews on the new company doing shady stuff like keeping security deposits and charging thousands for repair work.
Thank you
A: In Florida, landlords must tell you if they want to keep some or all of your security deposit. If they plan on keeping some or all of it, they have to send you a notice by certified mail within 30 days of you moving out of your rental home at the end of your lease (or they give up the right to keep it). If they fail to follow this procedure, an attorney can sue for the violation and for the return of your security deposit.
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