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Landlord & Tenant Laws in Florida.
Florida landlord-tenant law includes detailed rules on residential security deposits, written notice of claims against deposits, and deadlines for returning deposits after a tenancy ends. Florida also channels residential eviction disputes through court process under the residential landlord and tenant act.
Last verified: 2026-04-06
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If the landlord intends to impose a claim on the deposit, Florida law requires written notice within 30 days after the tenant vacates. If no claim is made, the deposit generally must be returned within 15 days.
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In Florida, a landlord generally must return the deposit within 15 days if no claim is made, or send written notice of a claim within 30 days after the tenant vacates.
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