Property Management

In Florida, when a tenant abandons a residential rental unit, the landlord must:

AImmediately relet the unit and keep all collected rent
BMake reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit and may recover any deficiency from the tenant✓ Correct
CKeep the property vacant for 60 days before reletting
DObtain a court order before entering the unit

Explanation

Under Florida law, when a tenant abandons a unit, the landlord has a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent. The landlord may pursue the tenant for the difference between the agreed rent and what was obtained through re-rental.

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