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You learned a lesson renting long distance. Its not worth going after him , instead raise the rent and you will get your money back with increased rent.
Before we all waste our time, did the tenant have a security deposit? Also, what did the PMC tell you about Florida's landlord and tenant regulations regarding rent payment as damages and the burden of proof regarding those missing items?
Yes, there was a security deposit of $1,200, which I will be keeping since the tenant didn't pay the last month's rent. The PMC said that the damages can be referred to an agency.
Yes, there was a security deposit of $1,200, which I will be keeping since the tenant didn't pay the last month's rent. The PMC said that the damages can be referred to an agency.
What sort of agency, for what ends, and for how much expense to you?
What sort of agency, for what ends, and for how much expense to you?
It is a collections agency. I don't know the specifics yet. I'm still waiting for the property manager to get back to me with an estimate on the costs of the damages.
I hired a property management company, and the tenant has moved out. However, he did not pay the last month's rent and caused some damage to the property. Some LED lightbulbs, a light fixture, and the TV rack are missing (stolen).
The property manger took pictures and a video. He is currently working on getting an estimate for the damages.
What should I do now? Should I file a police report for the damages and missing (stolen) items?
Was there a security deposit? Keep enough of it to cover those items. If there wasn't, charge one in future.
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Originally Posted by BoBromhal
I can't imagine the LED bulbs, light fixture, and TV Rack (do you mean a mount on the wall for a flat screen TV?) cost more than $300 to replace.
So you're down $1,200 in rent that could be worth pursuing. Someone has to undergo the effort on your behalf to try and collect, and effort = money.
And then, even if there's a judgment in your favor, you get to figure out how to collect the money (from someone whom you didn't even get rent from).
Yes, there was a security deposit of $1,200, which I will be keeping since the tenant didn't pay the last month's rent. The PMC said that the damages can be referred to an agency.
Did you or the PMC comply with Florida's laws regarding the notice of intent to deduct from the security deposit? If so, you will want to sue for the balance of damages so you have a judicial judgement to protect you. If you have not met the timelines for the notice, you may have forfeited your ability to use any of the security and must return it in full to the tenant or face a lawsuit.
Did you or the PMC comply with Florida's laws regarding the notice of intent to deduct from the security deposit? If so, you will want to sue for the balance of damages so you have a judicial judgement to protect you. If you have not met the timelines for the notice, you may have forfeited your ability to use any of the security and must return it in full to the tenant or face a lawsuit.
Yes, the PMC complied with Florida's laws regarding all the notices.
I would need a lawyer to sue since I work overseas, which costs money
What about filling a police report and pressing criminal charges?
Just use the security deposit to cover the lost rent and damages, eat the balance, and move on to the next tenant (or sell it while prices are up).
I agree and I would just be happy that tenant left.
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