Security deposit demand letter in Florida

15 days after the rental agreement ends to return the deposit if no claim is made, or 30 days to send written notice of a claim (Fla. Stat. § 83.49).

Answer a few questions about your rental. If the statute's deadline has passed, you get a demand letter in your own name that restates what Fla. Stat. § 83.49 says, with citations.

• The letter PDF is free.
• For $21, we print it and send it to your landlord by USPS Certified Mail with tracking.

Statute: Fla. Stat. § 83.49. Read the statute.

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Last reviewed: October 2026