Security Deposit advice - South Florida

[Juan Calvo]

I am in the process of changing over tenants and havent returned the security deposit to my previous tenant.  There was a mold issue which we determined through inspectors and special mold testing that it was due to improper use of the AC. I didnt take it to any lawyers and it didnt escalade, the mold damage is not too extensive. Now that they are gone I dont want to return the deposit since I believe that the apartment wasnt left in the conditions necessary for me to return the deposit, because of the mold. Tenants havent asked for the deposit and according to the FLorida L&T act I have 30 days for a claim. They also didnt leave me their new address!

Thanks

Juan