Fla. Stat. § 83.55

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83.55 Right of action for damages.

Official statutory text

If either the landlord or the tenant fails to comply with the requirements of the rental agreement or this part, the aggrieved party may recover the damages caused by the noncompliance.

History: s. 2, ch. 73-330.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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