QUESTION
Should I report to police because my landlord is not returning my security deposit of 500$?
Asked on Oct 19th, 2023 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Florida
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I have rented a room for 2 months only I contacted the landlord through email. I reached USA on 10 sept but she asked for 500 security deposit in advance to hold the room. when I reached the place she didn't give me any written lease agreement. When I informed her on sept 17 that I will leave in November she didn't say anything but when I emailed her in Oct 11th that I will leave she replied that she needs 2 full months notice otherwise she will not return my deposit. I paid monthly first from 10th sept to 10th oct then for till 10th Nov. I asked her she should have mention this at the beginning. She started harassing me, removed my name from security gate, called Mayo Clinic (where I work), stopped me from using stove and pots saying I am dirty, I don't deserve to live in millionaire house, If I don't have money I don't deserve to come here in USA. she is intimidating me. what should I do? should I leave this place asap and then go to police to protect myself ??
1 ANSWER
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No. This is not a law enforcement issue - its a civil dispute. The police won't protect you from hurt feelings. The practical issue is to simply move out and move on. Its not finanically viable to chase after am elderly landlord in a room rental situation. Otherwise you have the RIGHT to sue over it - but not likely going to be worth the added expense and effort.
Answered on Oct 25th, 2023 at 12:15 PM
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