Tampa Florida Letter from Tenant to Landlord for Failure of Landlord to return all prepaid and unearned rent and security recoverable by Tenant

• Category: Florida Landlord Tenant - Security Deposits
• State: Florida
• City: Tampa
• Control #: FL-1038LT
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form covers the subject matter described in the form's title for your State. This form is from a Tenant to Landlord providing Landlord with legal notice of his/her failure to-date to return all of the prepaid but unearned rent. Because Tenant's departure resulted from Landlord's breach of Lease Agreement and/or other wrongful conduct contrary to applicable landlord-tenant law, Tenant is demanding a refund of all prepaid but unearned rent. Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding the return of my prepaid and unearned rent and security deposit, which has been withheld by you, in violation of our rental agreement. As you are aware, I have been a tenant at the [property address in Tampa, Florida] since [start date of tenancy]. Over the duration of my tenancy, I have consistently fulfilled my obligations as a responsible tenant. I have paid my rent in a timely manner and have adhered to all the terms and conditions outlined in our rental agreement. According to Florida law, specifically Florida Statute § 83.49, landlords are required to return any prepaid rent and security deposit within 15 days of the termination of the rental agreement. In the case of deductions, an itemized written notice must be provided clearly stating the reasons for the deductions and the amount(s) being withheld. However, despite the expiration of this legally mandated timeframe, I have not received my full deposit along with a detailed explanation for any deductions made. Furthermore, I have made every effort to leave the property in the same condition as when I first moved in, if not better. I conducted a thorough cleaning and arranged for repairs, if necessary, to ensure that the property was well-maintained and in compliance with the terms of our agreement. As a result, it is my understanding that there are no justifiable reasons to withhold any portion of my prepaid rent and security deposit. I kindly request that you promptly return the entirety of my prepaid rent and security deposit, totaling [amount]. Timely compliance with this request will help avoid further complications or legal action. Should you fail to provide a satisfactory response or fail to return the full amount within 7 days of receiving this letter, I regretfully inform you that I will be left with no alternative but to seek legal remedies available to me under Florida law. These may include, but are not limited to, filing a small claims lawsuit to recover the full amount unlawfully withheld, requesting additional damages for any financial hardship incurred due to this violation, and reporting this matter to relevant authorities and agencies. I sincerely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly, without resorting to further legal action. I request your immediate attention to this issue and look forward to receiving a positive response from you within the specified time frame. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]

Dear [Landlord's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a matter of significant concern regarding the return of my prepaid and unearned rent and security deposit, which has been withheld by you, in violation of our rental agreement. As you are aware, I have been a tenant at the [property address in Tampa, Florida] since [start date of tenancy]. Over the duration of my tenancy, I have consistently fulfilled my obligations as a responsible tenant. I have paid my rent in a timely manner and have adhered to all the terms and conditions outlined in our rental agreement. According to Florida law, specifically Florida Statute § 83.49, landlords are required to return any prepaid rent and security deposit within 15 days of the termination of the rental agreement. In the case of deductions, an itemized written notice must be provided clearly stating the reasons for the deductions and the amount(s) being withheld. However, despite the expiration of this legally mandated timeframe, I have not received my full deposit along with a detailed explanation for any deductions made. Furthermore, I have made every effort to leave the property in the same condition as when I first moved in, if not better. I conducted a thorough cleaning and arranged for repairs, if necessary, to ensure that the property was well-maintained and in compliance with the terms of our agreement. As a result, it is my understanding that there are no justifiable reasons to withhold any portion of my prepaid rent and security deposit. I kindly request that you promptly return the entirety of my prepaid rent and security deposit, totaling [amount]. Timely compliance with this request will help avoid further complications or legal action. Should you fail to provide a satisfactory response or fail to return the full amount within 7 days of receiving this letter, I regretfully inform you that I will be left with no alternative but to seek legal remedies available to me under Florida law. These may include, but are not limited to, filing a small claims lawsuit to recover the full amount unlawfully withheld, requesting additional damages for any financial hardship incurred due to this violation, and reporting this matter to relevant authorities and agencies. I sincerely hope that we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly, without resorting to further legal action. I request your immediate attention to this issue and look forward to receiving a positive response from you within the specified time frame. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Contact Information]