Florida Landlord Laws & Resources

Everything Florida landlords need to operate legally and confidently: security deposit rules, notice periods, required lease clauses, broker fee disclosures, and statute citations.

List a Property in Florida

Security Deposit Rules

15 days Return Deadline After Move-Out

5.00% Annual Interest Owed to Tenant

Required Escrow Account

Deposits must be held in an in-state bank.
Last month's rent (LMR) may be collected separately from the deposit cap.
Annual interest of 5.00% must be paid on last month's rent.

Statute: Fla. Stat. Sec. 83.49

Notice Requirements

Notice Type	Required Period	Statute
12-hour notice for repairs / inspection	12 hours	Fla. Stat. § 83.53
15-day notice to terminate month-to-month	15 days	Fla. Stat. § 83.57
3-day Notice to Pay or Quit (excludes weekends and legal holidays)	3 days	Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)
3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit	3 days	Fla. Stat. sec. 83.56(3)
15-Day Notice for Month-to-Month	15 days	Fla. Stat. sec. 83.57(3)
No statutory mid-tenancy notice; renewals require new lease	—	Fla. Stat. (none)
15-Day Security Deposit Return	15 days	Fla. Stat. sec. 83.49

Broker Fee Rules

FL — No statutory restriction

Tenant owes broker fee: Yes

Written disclosure required: Yes

No specific tenant protection; lease disclosure recommended.

Effective: 2020-01-01

Required & Recommended Lease Clauses

State-specific lease clauses for Florida are being updated.