[RPPTL LandTen] Such a basic question . . .

[Law Offices of Scott A. Frank]

that I am almost embarrassed to ask it.

 

But since I have no shame, I will.

 

What are the remedies, if any, if a residential landlord failed to maintain
a security deposit in a separate account?  Landlord notified tenant in the
actual lease that the deposit will be commingled.  Lease expires, and
Landlord is submitting a claim on the deposit.

 

Does the fact that the funds were commingled serve as any kind of defense
for the tenant?  Is there any penalty on the landlord (who leases less than
5 units)?

 

Thanks for your indulgence.

 

Please note our new address.

Scott A. Frank

Attorney at Law

LAW OFFICES OF SCOTT A. FRANK, P.A.

7781 NW Beacon Square Boulevard, Suite 102

Boca Raton, FL 33487

p:  (561) 372-7860

f:  (561) 423-5721 

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