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Florida Security Deposit Return Deadline & Late Fee Calculator (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a))
Under Florida Statutes § 83.49(3)(a), if a landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord has 15 days to return the deposit after the premises are vacated. If the landlord intends to impose a claim, they must give the tenant written notice by certified mail within 30 days to the tenant's last known mailing address, or the landlord forfeits the right to impose a claim on the deposit.
Statutory Return / Claim Window
15d Return / 30d Claim
Calendar days post-surrender
Late Fee Cap & Grace Period
Reasonable amount specified in written lease agreement
Grace Period: 0 days
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