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socotec68 | Can I sue the realtor or landlady for not returning my deposit of 1,450 after I was not accepted in the buildi |
I live in Miami Beach, I applied to rent a place which took 200 dollar non refundable for credit and criminal background check, and the realtor took 1,450 as a deposit, he said if you don't get accepted they go back to you. Now after almost 4 weeks it seems that I am not accepted in the building, but the realtor and the landlady want to keep some or all my deposit of 1,450, they say time is money, they wasted time on me. Can they really legally do that? Can I sue them and get my deposit back? Is it worth going through a legal process, for 1,450 or it will cost me more in fees that the money I'll get back? Any suggestion will be well received, thanks! |
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lockhartsold
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Yes the time is not relevant. There is a clause for condos usually that the purchaser has time to review the indentures/bylaws. Also, condos have first right of refusal. So if they decided to refuse your application/contract then your deposit is yours. Read your papers carefully. Is the realtor your buyer/lessor agent or was she an onsite person for the landlord? This would explain alot. If she was on site then did she disclose that she was not working in your interests? The good thing is a realtor is involved so that means you can get to someone that can hold her accountable. In addition if the reasons you were not approved are not justifiable then you have some protections under Equal Housing, Fair Housing laws against the landlady. You have all kinds of avenues. Some will take time and energy. If you want try out your poker face, you can call the realtor in question and say I am calling your broker & the -- county board of realtors, if I don't have a document to sign for the return of my downpayment by x date. |
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matty_mo1
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No, they can not do that. By the way $200 for a background check is also extremely high. |
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Yanswersmonitorsarenazis
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That's blatant fraud. You paid the $200 for their time. They can't just charge you more at their whim.
Absolutely it's worth suing them. Go file it, it's not that expensive. And be sure to add the filing costs to the amount you're suing them for upfront on the filing. Most small claims, you can't add more after.
Sounds like a bunch of crooks to me. Be glad you don't have to deal with them daily like if you did live there. |
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cliff_dweller
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Do you have everything in writing? Regardless if you do or not (the writing just makes it easier to prove) they owe you the money. You cannot be charged a deposit you never took. |
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newmexicorealestateforms
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Bad no no here is some information where you can find the right answers instead of a bunch of opinions
STATE’S WEB SITE: http://www.myflorida.com/
On this next link the issue of deposits is addressed
Florida General Provisions Property Laws includes tenant/landlords isssues http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0715/ch0715.htm
LANDLORD TENANT ACT: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm
Landlord tenant main site: http://www.flsenate.gov/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0083/titl0083.htm&StatuteYear=2004&Title=%2D%3E2004%2D%3EChapter%2083
Landlord tenant handbook: http://www.floridapirg.org/consumer/renters/rrpage1.htm
Landlord tenant brochure: http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/hr/forms/25/5025_750.pdf
Consumer Services landlord tenant explanation: http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html
Buena Suerte |
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Snuffy
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Think you should head for small claims court asap |
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dancing11freak
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I hope you have a copy of the application. The only way they could keep the deposit is if it's in writing in the application. The application fee of $200.00 is the only legal monies that any landlord may keep. The security deposit is only for instances in which you actually live in the building to cover costs for legal expenses, cleaning fees, and damages if any such occur. Time is money, but that would be fraud to take applicants monies for it. When you own/ lease/rent one of the risks that you take is having vacant homes and charging someone else for your choices is not morale, ethical or legal. |
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mdizzogg
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i would have to think that the $200 is gone but if you were told that the $1450 was to be returned if not accepted to building then by all means you should get your money back. i would take legal action or at least get a lawyer involved. do you have anything in writing as well as a receipt for the money? |
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The Rabbi
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Go to small claims court and plead your case to the judge. You should win. |
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notyou311
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Yes. Take her to small claims court. |
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pattibcacl
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Take them to smalls cliam courts they can,t legalelly keep your money good luck |
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celianne
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Go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau or legal aid. They cannot keep your deposit without a valid reason. The contract did not state that they would deduct any expenses from the deposit. |
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wackowoman
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I have a suggestion: Before you blow money on a lawyer, you could try to get the media involved. This sounds like a scam they are well practiced at and it needs to be exposed. Most local news casts have a trouble-shooter reporter for situations just like this. Good luck.
And I agree w/Matty Mo, $200 for a credit & criminal check is way extensive! Florida is such a crooked state, I'm glad I moved away from there! |
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want to know
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sounds like they are legally only entitled to the 200 dollars non refundable deposit not the rest. i would definately go to small claims court. you can do it yourself and once they see you are going this route they will most likely pay up before the court date. good luck! |
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Shirley T
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That's a lot of money - even the $200 for a credit & criminal background check! I absolutely would sue!!! Perhaps the county this occurred in has a free Legal Services or Legal Aid department that can advise you about your rights. You can also read every word in anything you signed with these people to see what it says about the recovery of deposits. Good luck to you!!! |
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bradxschuman
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From the info you gave, YES, sue them. I don't see how they can keep a deposit on an apartment you're NOT getting.
BTW---Florida is nototious for fraud scams---I would never want to live there for that very reason. It's the most corrupt state in our country. |
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G-Killer
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You've been scammed. :-) |
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Alexis
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i think they can. I hate to hear that. |
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