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FL Security deposit Reviewed August 2026

Florida security deposit rules

Florida does not cap deposit amounts but imposes strict notice and escrow requirements. Deposits must be held in a separate Florida bank account.

By the LeaseRooster Team

Key facts

  • § 83.49 Florida bank escrow + 15/30-day notice
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How deposits must be held

Florida Statutes § 83.491

separate non-interest-bearing account in a Florida bank

Landlords must hold security deposits in a separate Florida bank account, OR post a surety bond. Within 30 days of receiving the deposit, the tenant must be notified in writing of where the funds are held.

Return timeline

  • If no deductions: 15 days after move-out.
  • If deductions claimed: written notice within 30 days, then 15 days for the tenant to object.
  1. § 83.49 Florida bank escrow + 15/30-day notice

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This is information, not legal advice. Rules change, and how they apply depends on your property and your tenancy. Read the official source for yourself, and talk to an attorney in your state before you rely on anything here.

Security deposit in other states

  1. How to Return a Security Deposit Electronically in California (AB 414, 2026 update)

    AB 414 requires California landlords to refund a security deposit electronically when the tenant paid electronically, effective January 1, 2026. Here is the rule, the multiple-tenant payout requirement, and what to change in your move-out process.     Civil Code § 1950.5 3 min read Reviewed Jul 2026

  2. California Security Deposit Rules: What AB 12 Changed

    AB 12 cut California's security deposit cap to one month's rent for most unfurnished rentals, effective July 1, 2024. Landlords must return the deposit within 21 days with an itemized statement. Here is what changed, what counts toward the cap, and how to stay on the right side of the law.     Civil Code § 1950.5(c) 5 min read Reviewed Jun 2026

  3. California Pre-Move-Out Inspection: What Landlords Must Offer

    California law gives tenants the right to a pre-move-out inspection before they vacate. The landlord must provide a written list of any deficiencies found, and the tenant gets the chance to fix them before the final move-out. What is not on the list generally cannot be deducted from the deposit.     Civil Code § 1950.5(f) 6 min read Reviewed Jun 2026

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