Does a Florida Landlord Have to Send the Deposit Claim by Certified Mail?
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Does Florida law require certified mail for the deposit claim?
Yes, according to the rule described here: if the landlord wants to keep part or all of your deposit, the written claim must be sent by certified mail. This is separate from simply returning the deposit money.
What are the two deadlines?
- 15 days — if the landlord is not making any claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days after you move out.
- 30 days — if the landlord wants to keep some or all of the deposit, the written claim must be sent by certified mail within 30 days.
These are the two timelines mentioned in the material. No statute number or additional detail is given here, so confirm the exact legal citation with an attorney or the appropriate Florida agency.
What if you never got anything by certified mail?
The material does not say what happens step by step in that situation, or what remedies exist. This is something to check with a professional or the agency that handles landlord-tenant issues in Florida before you decide what to do.
What this page does not tell you
- No case citation or statute number is provided.
- No dollar amounts are given here.
- No official government link is provided in this material.
This page is not legal advice. Always confirm current rules and deadlines with a licensed attorney or the relevant Florida agency.
What to do next
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