Some of that info can be gotten from public records yourself.

@Angela BrigidoFor Florida leases, from what I know, you have include a specific clause about radon gas and lead paint, the state rules about entry to the property, and the security deposit statute.

Best to get your info direct from the source - the IRS has several publications that cover this topic, and you can find those at this next link:http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc510.html

You should also make sure the security deposit is/was transferred to you.

So from that type of publication or course if you can walk away and define an area of interest in more detail, I think that is a win.

Troy, If he is an existing tenant, you should have received a copy of his lease and any move-in list of damages along with the transfer of his security deposit.

The place is an absolutely mess he has guranteed me he will paint and fix it (haha I doubt it) So unforunately if I show it anyone will hate it.3.If I do go to court I will ask for 1 month rent plus above and beyond for repairs(outside of the scope of the security) is there anyway to garnish wages or make this debt appear on his credit report?

And that if they're not they ones who rented it, they need to get the guy out and secure your property.

First all criminal records except a few child victim laws are public record.

It is also important to notate what is being implied here is the conveyance of BOTH the security instrument (DOT/Mortgage) and the Note.