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Florida 15-Day / 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

Florida uses different deadlines depending on whether the landlord intends to make a claim against the deposit. The timeline tool below calculates the main statutory dates from § 83.49.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
No-claim refund15 days

Generally after termination of the rental agreement.

Landlord claim notice30 days

Generally after termination of the rental agreement.

Tenant objection15 days after receipt

Measured from receipt of the landlord’s notice of intent to impose a claim.

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Security deposit timeline

Calculate the main dates in Florida Statutes § 83.49. Enter the rental-agreement termination date, and optionally the date you received a claim notice.

No-claim refund date (+15)Select termination date
Claim-notice deadline (+30)Select termination date
Tenant objection date (+15 from receipt)Enter claim receipt date

Educational calendar calculation only. The facts that establish termination, delivery and receipt can affect a real dispute.

Why the receipt date matters

The landlord’s claim-notice deadline is tied to the end of the rental agreement, while the tenant’s objection period is tied to receipt of the claim notice. Keep evidence for both dates.

After an unopposed claim

If the tenant does not object within the statutory 15-day period, § 83.49 allows the landlord to deduct the claim and requires the remaining balance to be remitted within 30 days after the date of the notice of intent to impose a claim. A late objection does not automatically waive every right to pursue a refund in a separate action.

Check the exact facts. This guide summarizes the cited statewide Florida statutes. The rental agreement, delivery method, dates and other housing rules can affect a specific dispute.

Official sources

Use these links to verify the rule directly.

Florida Senate / Florida LegislatureFlorida Statutes § 83.49 — Deposit Money or Advance Rent ↗

Primary Florida statute for security-deposit handling, 15-day refunds, 30-day claim notices, tenant objections and move-out notice requirements.

Related Florida guides

Security Deposit →Notice of Claim →Move-Out Charges →Fee Instead of Deposit →