What is my next step if the management company has not responded to my demand for a return of my full deposit?

see my post at http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/security-deposit-know-your-rights-in-florida

My landlord is borderline harassing me, what can I do to get out of my current lease with out losing my deposit?

There is no such thing as a 3 day emergency eviction. At the end of the 60 days if you have not vacated the landlord can file an eviction. They...

If you filed bankruptcy tell your bankruptcy attorney what your landlord has done. It may be a violation of the automatic stay which your landlord...

Collecting back owe rent/late payments from Tenant

I wish you luck in trying to collect past rent. Remember, a landlord is a "debt collector" under Florida law and you could be sued for improperly...

Can I withhold rent or pursue a case for damages?

Your landlord is only responsible if there was something wrong with the water heater and was told that there was a problem with the water heater. ...

Should i take this to court?

This is known as “Self Help Eviction” and is punishable by 3 times the rent. You must show that you lived there (driver’s license, mail in your...

It depends on the circumstances. If you landlord accepted rent before filing "Paper" he has waived his right to bring an eviction and you probably...

What to file after Settlement Agreement? (Landlord/Tenant) Florida

First read Chapter 83 part II of the Florida Statutes. Make sure the Corporation is registered with the Department of State to do business in...

If we've demanded rent from our tenant in an email, do we still need to send a formal 10 day notice prior to filing enjunction?

Your need to ask this question is a clear indication that you need a lawyer for legal advice.

Landlord wants to keep part of my security deposit

Read your lease. If there is a pet fee in the lease you have to pay it. If there is no pet fee you do not have to pay it. As far as carpet...