Security deposit rules in Florida
Florida law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In Florida, the deposit is due back within 15 days of move-out, or a certified notice of any claim within 30 days.
Checked against Florida law on Oct 28, 2026.
What Florida law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Florida?
Florida law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in Florida have to return a security deposit?
In Florida, the deposit is due back within 15 days of move-out, or a certified notice of any claim within 30 days.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.