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Florida security deposit law

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Record 01 Human checked

Return deadline when no claim is made

15 days

When no claim is intended, the section sets a 15-day period after termination of the rental agreement for return of the deposit.

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Interest is included when otherwise required by the section.

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Source excerpt

“must return the security deposit … within 15 days”

§ 83.49(3)(a)

Authority: Florida Legislature
Human verified: Jul 29, 2026
Source checked: Jul 29, 2026
Confidence: High — direct statute text

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Record 02 Human checked

Claim notice deadline

30 days

When a claim is intended, the section sets a 30-day period after termination for written notice of the claim and its reason.

Scope notes

The statute specifies delivery, objection, forfeiture, balance-remittance, and dispute rules.

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Source excerpt

“within 30 days … provide the tenant written notice”

§ 83.49(3)(a)

Authority: Florida Legislature
Human verified: Jul 29, 2026
Source checked: Jul 29, 2026
Confidence: High — direct statute text

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Florida Statutes section 83.49

Florida Legislature · Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)

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DwellDocket. “Florida security deposit law.” Human verified Jul 29, 2026. https://dwelldocket.com/landlord-tenant/florida/security-deposits/

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