Dear Customer (name blocked for privacy),
A landlord does not have the right to change locks or evict a tenant for almost any reason, even when a tenant has not paid rent (which you say you have) without first going through a state's clearly defined eviction process.
Also, if the landlord is trying to get you to pay for the damages of the fire, he must normally, if you disagree with that claim, take you to court in order for the court to see if you are liable. The landlord may not normally just keep your possessions without first obtaining a court order or permission to do so. Any claims for damages from the fire are separate from any landlord/tenant rights.
In FL you can contact the FL Division of Consumer Services to get help with this situation and to learn about all of your rights
http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html
They have a hotline consumers can call to discuss their rights and obtain help.
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