FL landlord resources
Lease preparation education in Florida
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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: 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