If you manage or own rental property in South Florida, tenant turnovers and the occasional eviction are bound to happen. But here is the catch: when a lease ends or a tenant vacates under court order, how you handle their security deposit can make or break your legal standing. Can you simply keep the deposit […]
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When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Florida?
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit? Florida Statute §83.49 creates two different timelines. If the landlord is not making a claim against the security deposit, the deposit must be returned within 15 days after the tenancy ends. If the landlord intends to keep some or all the deposit, the landlord […]