FL landlord resources
Florida landlord law references
Deposit rules, notices, licensing and disclosures listed in the supplied Florida dataset.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Florida: Security deposits
No statutory cap on the deposit amount (Fla. Stat. § 83.49). Full deposit returned within 15 days if no claim; 30-day certified-mail notice if a claim is imposed, tenant has 15 days to object.
Interest required only if held in an interest-bearing account or surety bond; landlord may lawfully hold in a non-interest-bearing account (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(1)).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 15 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Florida: Notices and tenancy endings
3-day written notice to pay or vacate, excluding weekends and legal holidays (Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)).
Month-to-month terminable on not less than 30 days' written notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3); raised from 15 days by 2023 law).
Court listed in the supplied dataset: County Court.
Florida: Rent regulation
Local rent control barred except under a narrow housing-emergency referendum procedure (Fla. Stat. §§ 125.0103, 166.043).
Florida: Licensing and registration
No statewide residential rental/landlord license; local requirements may apply.
Florida: Lease disclosures and receipts
Lead paint (federal)
Radon gas notice (Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5))
Security deposit holding/terms (§ 83.49(2))
Identity/address of landlord or agent (§ 83.50)
Sources supplied for Florida
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- Fla. Stat. § 83.49 (security deposits)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Fla. Stat. § 83.56 (notices)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Fla. Stat. § 83.57 (month-to-month termination)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- Landlord/Tenant Law in Florida (FDACS)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)Consumer Protection
- Florida Office of the Attorney GeneralAttorney General