A simple, proven path to getting your security deposit back.
When a landlord wrongfully withholds your security deposit, you don’t have to navigate the legal system alone. At Hoffman Legal, we’ve refined a straightforward four-step process that takes the burden off your shoulders and puts the pressure where it belongs — on the landlord. From your first phone call to the moment you receive your money back, we handle every detail so you can focus on what matters most in your life.
It all starts with a conversation. Reach out by phone, email, or our online form, and we’ll review the details of your case at no cost. We’ll listen carefully, ask the right questions, and tell you honestly whether you have a strong claim.
Our team digs deep. We review your lease, move-out documentation, photos, communication with your landlord, and any deductions claimed. We build a meticulous case file that exposes every weakness in your landlord’s position.
We send a formal demand letter that landlords take seriously. Most cases resolve at this stage. If your landlord refuses to pay what you’re owed, we’re fully prepared to escalate — and they know it.
Whether through settlement or litigation, we don’t stop until you receive every dollar you’re entitled to — and under Florida law, that often includes additional damages, attorney’s fees, and court costs.
Landlords cannot deduct for ordinary wear and tear. We challenge inflated repair claims and bogus damage assessments.
Routine cleaning is the landlord’s responsibility — not yours. We fight unjustified cleaning deductions.
Florida law gives landlords strict deadlines to return deposits. Miss them, and they may forfeit the right to make any deductions at all.
If your landlord claims you owe back rent that you don’t, we’ll examine the lease and payment history to defend your position.
Landlords must follow specific procedures when claiming against your deposit. Procedural errors can void their claims entirely.
If your landlord withheld your deposit because you complained or exercised your rights, that’s illegal — and we’ll prove it.
You pay nothing unless we win. Period. Our success is tied directly to yours.
Real attorneys, not call centers. We’re available when you need us, day or night.
Full bilingual representation in English and Spanish — no language barriers.
We serve tenants across all of Florida — from the Panhandle to the Keys.