In a gripping legal battle, two tenants are taking their landlord to court over allegations of gross negligence and breach of contract, which they claim left them in a hazardous living environment. The complaint was filed by Emma Antonia Zakordoniec and Patryk Zajac in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on November 26, 2025, against MQMF Boca Broken Sound LLC.
The plaintiffs allege that their landlord failed to maintain their apartment in a habitable condition, leading to severe mold contamination that forced them out of their home. According to the complaint, the couple had informed the management about their three-month absence and received instructions on maintaining the air conditioning system to prevent moisture buildup. However, upon returning in late August 2025, they found their unit infested with toxic mold. An independent inspector confirmed the dangerous levels of mold and poor indoor air quality. Despite reporting these findings, the defendant allegedly hired an unqualified cleaning company whose efforts were inadequate. This negligence led to personal injuries for Zakordoniec, who suffered an allergic reaction requiring emergency medical treatment.
The plaintiffs further accuse MQMF Boca Broken Sound LLC of coercive tactics during lease termination discussions. They claim that when they attempted to finalize their move-out inspection, a representative from the defendant’s side tried to pressure them into signing a liability release under threat of financial penalties and eviction—a move they resisted. Additionally, they assert that despite providing their forwarding address multiple times, including via certified mail, the defendant has not returned their $4,089 security deposit nor provided any notice of intent regarding it as required by Florida law.
Zakordoniec and Zajac are seeking several forms of relief from the court. They request a declaratory judgment recognizing that they were constructively evicted due to uninhabitable conditions caused by the defendant’s actions. They also seek compensatory damages for relocation expenses and temporary housing costs incurred due to this eviction. Furthermore, they demand compensation for personal injuries suffered due to negligence and damages related to property loss—including a valuable handbag allegedly mishandled during unauthorized cleaning activities.
Represented by attorney Brett L. Schlacter from Schlacter Law based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, Zakordoniec and Zajac have demanded a jury trial on all issues raised in their complaint. The Case Number is: 502025CA012396XXXAMB Div: AG.
Source: 502025CA012396XXXAMB_Emma_Antonia_v_MQMF_Boca_Complaint_Palm_Beach_Florida.pdf
