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Florida security deposits run on written clocks
Florida rental deposits have notice timing built into the law, so renters should save the lease, move-out photos, and written messages.
Florida security deposits are not just a handshake at move-out.
The statute sets up written steps for deposit money, advance rent, account notice, claims, and objections. If the landlord does not make a claim, the deposit and any interest owed generally go back within 15 days after the tenancy ends. If the landlord does make a claim, written notice generally goes out within 30 days. The tenant then has a short time to object in writing.
Those clocks can turn on the move-out date, the address used for notices, and the lease. A good paper trail can matter as much as the conversation.
Before you hand over keys, save the lease, payment proof, move-in photos, move-out photos, repair messages, and the forwarding address you gave the landlord. If a claim letter arrives, read the date and response steps carefully. For a dispute, ask a qualified lawyer or legal-aid office before the deadline passes.
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Last checked against these sources: June 30, 2026.