Direct answer
Florida does not set a maximum security deposit. Under Statutes §83.49, landlords with five or more rental units must tell you in writing (within 30 days or in the lease) where and how the deposit is held and whether it earns interest. If the landlord makes no claim, the deposit is generally due within 15 days after the tenancy ends; to make a claim, the landlord must send written notice within 30 days (certified mail or agreed email). You then have 15 days after receiving that notice to object in writing. Not legal advice.
Last reviewed November 2026
Holding, claims and objections
No statewide cap
The amount is contractual. Read non-refundable fee language carefully so you know what is truly a deposit.
Disclosure of where money is held
Landlords with five or more units must disclose holding arrangement and interest treatment in writing.
15-day vs 30-day paths
No claim: return within 15 days after the lease ends. Claim: written notice within 30 days; then your 15-day window to object.
Early termination fees
Separate from deposits: Florida §83.595 allows certain early termination fee structures only with a signed addendum—read that addendum’s deadline.
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