Florida Security Deposit Laws
No Florida landlord-tenant law compels landlords to charge a tenant’s security deposit. But Florida landlords charge it, as it ensures they are compensated, at least in part, for any potential losses that the tenant causes, such as negligent damage and unpaid rent regarding their rental property. Additionally, if the tenant breaks this agreement, they may…
Read MoreFlorida Rental Laws – An Overview of Landlord-Tenant Rights in Broward County
According to Census ACS data, over 30% of households in Florida are renter-occupied, meaning it is one of the highest renter populations in the country. One of the reasons for this is that Florida, and Broward Country, in particular, is very real estate investor friendly with no legal restrictions on late fees and no rent…
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