What can I deduct from a security deposit?

Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.

What if I have no deductions?

Return the full deposit within the 15-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.

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Florida Security Deposit Itemization

After a Florida tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 15 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Fla. Stat. § 83.49). This generator writes that accounting.

Return unused deposit within 15 days, to the extent the statute requires.
Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.

Open a filled sample with every optional field and checkbox completed.

Florida disclosure checklist

Last reviewed 2026-08-15. Confirm current statutes before you rely on this list.

Radon gas noticeRequired
Every Florida rental agreement must include the statutory radon notice. The wording is prescribed and should appear verbatim.
Fla. Stat. § 404.056
How the deposit is heldRequired
Tell the tenant in writing whether the deposit is in a separate Florida account, commingled with a surety bond posted, or otherwise held, and where.
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Landlord name and addressRequired
Disclose the landlord’s (or authorized agent’s) name and address for notices and service.
Fla. Stat. § 83.50
Flood disclosureIf it applies
For many residential tenancies, Florida requires a flood-risk disclosure. If the landlord knows of prior flooding, say so in writing.
Fla. Stat. § 83.512
Lead-based paint (pre-1978)If it applies
Federal lead disclosure and the EPA pamphlet apply to pre-1978 housing.
42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 CFR Part 35

Deposit rule of thumb

Florida does not cap the size of a residential security deposit. If the landlord makes no claim, the unused deposit is generally due within 15 days after the tenant vacates. If the landlord is keeping some or all of it, written notice of the claim is generally due within 30 days. The lease or a notice should say how and where the deposit is held.

Fla. Stat. § 83.49

The landlord may enter at reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Twelve hours’ notice is presumed reasonable. Emergency entry does not require notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.53).

If rent is paid monthly, either party generally may end a month-to-month tenancy with 15 days’ written notice before the end of the monthly period (Fla. Stat. § 83.57).

LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. These notes are educational summaries, not advice.

Frequently asked questions

Plain-language answers about Florida deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.

When must a landlord return a deposit in Florida?: Florida does not cap the size of a residential security deposit. If the landlord makes no claim, the unused deposit is generally due within 15 days after the tenant vacates. If the landlord is keeping some or all of it, written notice of the claim is generally due within 30 days. The lease or a notice should say how and where the deposit is held. Unused money is generally due within 15 days (Fla. Stat. § 83.49).
What can I deduct from a security deposit?: Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
What if I have no deductions?: Return the full deposit within the 15-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.

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