Your landlord generally has 15 days in Florida to return your security deposit, or 30 days if they are sending a written explanation of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from Florida Statutes § 83.49 and official state sources.
Florida security deposit facts
General return deadline
15 days
After tenant moves out
Relevant statute
Florida Statutes § 83.49
Cited in your DepositsBack.app notice
Penalty for non-compliance
Forfeiture of deductions + fees
May vary by case
Small-claims court limit
$8,000
Florida County Court Small Claims (raised from $5,000 effective 2020).
Dual deadline. Florida has a dual deadline: 15 days for full return, longer for itemized deductions.
What DepositsBack.app helps with in Florida
Free deadline check tied to Florida’s 15-day rule
State-specific security deposit notice citing Florida Statutes § 83.49, prepared and reviewed before mailing
USPS Certified Mail with tracking, acceptance, and delivery timestamps attached to your case
Response Center — paste their email/text/SMS or upload a photo of the letter; AI extracts the issues, amounts, and dates
Complete Case Bundle (included after delivery) with notices, mailing history, attorney handoff sheet, and official resources
The general deadline is 15 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide an itemized written explanation of deductions within 15 days after the tenant vacates.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.
If the deadline passes without a return of your deposit or a written explanation of deductions, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. You can review your situation alongside Florida Statutes § 83.49 and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a Florida attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.