Florida law: 60 day notice + handover of keys = Eviction on record?

[dragon562]

Good Day,

Background of issue:

2008:
I leased a student apartment, which was paid for up until my Unemployment Ran out. before that point, I gave notice at 60 days as per statutes, and handed over the keys, after vacating the premises, of all my stuff. I was told my the LL's staff that everything was all right, even had them go through and check the room, said everything was in order.

2011:
I attempt to rent an apartment with another LL , which checked my rental history, and found said apartment denoted that it was an eviction, and because of such, would have to deny my application.

Did I do something wrong on my end, and is there any recourse to correct this as I'm rapidly coming up on the end of the apartment lease I have now.

[Friend In Court]

If you were current, left owning no back rent then there should be nothing derogatory on your credit report. From your post it is not clear whether you left owing back rent or not. Late pay or unpaid debt it would seem the only derogatory entry that should have been made -- not eviction -- even if you vacated owing a balance.

You need to contact the previous landlord to get any error straightened out.

[dragon562]

Originally Posted by Friend In Court If you were current, left owning no back rent then there should be nothing derogatory on your credit report. From your post it is not clear whether you left owing back rent or not. Late pay or unpaid debt it would seem the only derogatory entry that should have been made -- not eviction -- even if you vacated owing a balance. You need to contact the previous landlord to get any error straightened out.

There was 1 month left on the lease, I left before the beginning of that month and gave 60 days notice as of the time I handed over the keys I was current on rent.

Also; can the LL for the place we applied to deny both my application and my SO's application, even though I would only be a authorized occupant, as opposed to a lessee?

[Lexus]

From the facts it seems that you were current on the rent. So there won’t be any negative remarks on your rental history. It seems that the current LL has no right to deny your application on this sole ground. You have to meet your previous LL discuss the issue with him and take steps to remove the error ASAP. It is better advised that you may consult with a Property Attorney who can give a proper guidance in this regard.