Security Deposit Rules: Orlando vs Winter Park

How long does my Orlando landlord have to return my deposit?

Fifteen days if no deductions are claimed. If deductions are claimed, the landlord must send certified-mail notice within 30 days of move-out, and you have 15 days to object.

Can Orlando require deposit interest payments?

No. Florida §125.0103 preempts local deposit regulation. Interest is only owed if the landlord voluntarily placed the deposit in an interest-bearing account under §83.49.

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Florida?

Florida law sets no statutory cap on the security deposit amount, so a landlord may charge any sum agreed to in the lease. However, the landlord must hold the deposit in a separate Florida account (interest- or non-interest-bearing) or post a surety bond, and must disclose how it is held within 30 days under Fla. Stat. § 83.49(1)-(2).

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Florida?

If the landlord does not intend to impose a claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days after the rental agreement terminates. If the landlord does intend to claim part of it, written notice by certified mail must be sent within 30 days, the tenant has 15 days to object, and the balance is remitted within 30 days of the notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)).

What can a landlord deduct from a security deposit in Florida?

A landlord may deduct for damages or other claims allowed under the lease, but only after sending the required 30-day written notice stating the amount and reason by certified mail. If the tenant does not object in writing within 15 days, the landlord may deduct the claim and must remit the balance. Missing the 30-day notice forfeits the right to deduct anything (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)).