Landlord-tenant law

Florida Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Florida.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
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Deposit Return Deadline
15 days (if no claim); 30 days (if claiming deductions — landlord must send written notice of intent within 30 days or forfeits right to claim)
Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit (judicial days, excluding weekends/holidays)
Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)
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Month-to-Month Termination
15 days (for monthly tenancy)
Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3)
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Florida specific notes

Florida's two-track deposit return process is a frequent source of landlord errors: if no deductions, return in 15 days; if deductions claimed, send certified-mail notice within 30 days or the entire deposit must be returned. Miami-Dade, Broward, and some municipalities do not have additional rent-control ordinances (Florida preempts local rent control statewide under Fla. Stat. § 83.60(1)).

FAQ

Common Florida landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Florida?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Fla. Stat. § 83.49. Deposit must be returned within 15 days (if no claim); 30 days (if claiming deductions — landlord must send written notice of intent within 30 days or forfeits right to claim) after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Florida for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit (judicial days, excluding weekends/holidays). Per Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Florida?+
15 days (for monthly tenancy). Per Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3). This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Florida?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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