What does Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3) address?
Landlord must return deposit within 15 days (no claim) or 30 days (with claim). Open the current official text to check coverage, definitions, and exceptions for your situation.
Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3): Landlord must return deposit within 15 days (no claim) or 30 days (with claim)
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Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
15/30 days
Possible remedy
Claim against deposit may be forfeited
What the cited source addresses
Landlord must return deposit within 15 days (no claim) or 30 days (with claim).
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Frequently asked questions
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How long does a Florida landlord have to return the deposit?
15 days to return the deposit if no claim; 30 days to send a claim notice by certified mail or qualifying email (15/30 days).
Could a penalty or other remedy apply?
Loss of the right to impose a claim against the deposit for a defective or late claim notice; a separate damages action is preserved. Check the source's required facts, conditions, notices, defenses, and remedy language before relying on it.
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