Terilb
Aug 17, 2010, 01:20 PM
I rented a place for over two years. The roof started to leak plus there were various other problems that were never taken care of. I signed the lease with the agreement of the property having a dishwasher, washer and dryer, etc... The dishwasher never worked, nr did the washer and dryer. These things were reported 3 times verbally (my bad) to the office. But it was no big deal to me. However when the roof for the downstairs started to leak quiet badly, it was of great concern. This was reported (3) times to the office. Finally a contractor was sent out. Then I never heard from any one again. Well I did not sign a lease again when it ran out either. I continued to live there another 3 months and paid my rent accordingly. I moved out the 1 of July and had the power/water shut off. I gave no 15 or 30 day notice. However we did tell the office verbally we had moved. Now 49 days later I receive a letter stating...
Unpaid rent due----$1150.00
From-July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010.. ( I lived/payed rent elsewhere for the mo. Of July!)
Carpet Cleaning----200.00
Late Fees Due-----$0.00
Security Depsit Forfeiture---$1150.00
Abandnment (check)
Total Damages and charges ---$2500.00
Total Deposits-----------$1150.00
Less Total Charges------$2500.00
Refund Due Tenant------$0.00
Net Due From Tenant----$1350.00
Is this legal? Can someone explain. I live in Florida.
So they want me to forfeit me deposit of 1150.00
Pay a month I wasn't even there (why would I stay in a place with no water or power and pay rent else where?)
Charge me 200.00 for carpet (what was my deposit for?)
So that's the 1350.00 I take it... But where and what is my deposit going to? Please, could use any advise :( Thx in advance :)
Unpaid rent due----$1150.00
From-July 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010.. ( I lived/payed rent elsewhere for the mo. Of July!)
Carpet Cleaning----200.00
Late Fees Due-----$0.00
Security Depsit Forfeiture---$1150.00
Abandnment (check)
Total Damages and charges ---$2500.00
Total Deposits-----------$1150.00
Less Total Charges------$2500.00
Refund Due Tenant------$0.00
Net Due From Tenant----$1350.00
Is this legal? Can someone explain. I live in Florida.
So they want me to forfeit me deposit of 1150.00
Pay a month I wasn't even there (why would I stay in a place with no water or power and pay rent else where?)
Charge me 200.00 for carpet (what was my deposit for?)
So that's the 1350.00 I take it... But where and what is my deposit going to? Please, could use any advise :( Thx in advance :)