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Florida Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
No statutory limit
Return Deadline
15 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
Yes
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    No statutory limit

  2. Return Deadline

    15 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    Yes

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and other costs associated with lease violations.

Legal Citations

  • Fla. Stat. § 83.49