Under section 83.49, a landlord generally must hold deposits in a separate Florida bank account, either non-interest-bearing or interest-bearing with interest to the tenant, or post a surety bond. Within 30 days of receiving the deposit, the landlord must give the tenant written notice of how it is held, with the statutory wording.
Record for each tenant
- The amount and date received.
- Where it is held.
- The date the notice was sent.
- The move-out date and the 15- and 30-day deadlines.
Our deposit tracker keeps the record and flags missing notices.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
This article is general information, not legal, tax or regulatory advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible agency or a licensed professional.
