📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Florida Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Florida is landlord-friendly with no rent control and flexible security deposit rules. Governed by Florida Statute Chapter 83.
None
Rent Control
No limit
Security Deposit
15-30 days
Deposit Return
15 days
Rent Increase Notice
Security Deposit Requirements
Florida has specific requirements for holding and returning security deposits:
- No maximum limit: Landlords can charge any reasonable amount
- Storage options: Non-interest bearing account, interest-bearing account (pay tenant annually), or surety bond
- Written notice: Must notify tenant within 30 days where deposit is held
- Return (no deductions): 15 days
- Return (with deductions): 30 days with itemized notice by certified mail
Eviction Process
| Reason | Notice Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days | Excludes weekends/holidays; pay or vacate |
| Lease violation (curable) | 7 days | Tenant has 7 days to cure |
| Lease violation (non-curable) | 7 days | No opportunity to cure |
| Month-to-month termination | 15 days | Before end of monthly period |
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