Florida Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Florida landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Florida Statutes Chapter 83). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Florida at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 15 days (no claim); claim notice within 30 days. Month-to-month notice: at least 30 days, given before the end of a monthly rental period (Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3)). Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 83.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory limit
- Return deadline
- 15 days (no claim); claim notice within 30 days
- Interest required
- Only if held in an interest-bearing account or under a surety bond (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(1))
The rule: No limit. 15 days to return the deposit if no claim is made; a claim needs written notice within 30 days, and the tenant has 15 days to object (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)). Both deadlines run from the termination of the rental agreement (§ 83.49(3)(a)).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 3 days notice
- Lease violation
- 7 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 30 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- No statutory requirement
- Maximum late fee
- No limit
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- 24 hours for repairs
Primary statute reference: Florida Statutes Chapter 83
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Common mistakes in Florida
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (15 days (no claim); claim notice within 30 days)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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Florida sets no statewide security deposit limit. The return deadline is 15 days (no claim); claim notice within 30 days. No limit. 15 days to return the deposit if no claim is made; a claim needs written notice within 30 days, and the tenant has 15 days to object (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)). Both deadlines run from the termination of the rental agreement (§ 83.49(3)(a)).
Confirm current rules in Florida Statutes Chapter 83.
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Florida month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Florida sources before relying on this information.
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