Landlord Hasn't Returned My Deposit After 15 Days in Florida
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What Florida Law Says
In Florida, when you move out, your landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit in full. If the landlord instead plans to keep some or all of it, the landlord has 30 days to send you a written claim by certified mail.
What This Means for You
- If it has been less than 15 days since you moved out, the landlord may still be within the deadline.
- If more than 15 days have passed and you have received nothing — no deposit and no written claim — the landlord may have missed the deadline.
- If you received a written claim by certified mail within 30 days, that is different from receiving nothing at all. Read the claim carefully.
What's Unknown or Varies
This guide does not know your specific dates, your lease terms, or whether your landlord sent anything by certified mail. Those details change what applies to your situation. Always confirm the current rules and any deadlines with the appropriate Florida agency or a licensed professional before taking action.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming silence from the landlord automatically means you are owed the deposit — check whether a certified mail claim was sent, even if you missed it.
- Missing your own moving-out date or delivery records, which you may need later.
- Waiting too long to act once you believe a deadline has passed.
What to Do Next
This is not legal advice. Every situation is different, and you should confirm your rights and deadlines with a professional or the relevant Florida agency. Our free tool can read your own move-out date, lease details, and any letter you received, and help you generate a deposit letter based on your actual numbers and documents.