Miami-Dade landlords must follow Florida Statute §83.49, which requires written notice of how the deposit is held, return within 15 days if no claim is made, and a 30-day claim notice if deductions apply. The county adds no extra rules.
Florida §83.49 controls security deposits statewide and Miami-Dade has not added local supplements. Landlords must hold deposits in a separate non-interest account, an interest-bearing account, or post a surety bond, and must give written notice within 30 days of receipt disclosing the bank and whether interest accrues. After move-out, the landlord has 15 days to return the full deposit if no deductions are claimed, or 30 days to send a certified-mail notice itemizing deductions. Tenants then have 15 days to object. Failure to follow the procedure forfeits the landlord's right to deductions.
Failing to give the 30-day claim notice forfeits the landlord's right to retain any deposit and exposes them to attorney's fees if the tenant sues.
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