Before a lease is signed, give the new tenant one written total of everything due, and when.
Common move-in costs
- First month's rent, prorated if the lease starts mid-month.
- Security deposit.
- Last month's rent, if the lease requires it as advance rent.
- Pet deposit or fee, if any.
- Any other fee the lease allows.
Prorating
For a lease starting mid-month, many owners charge the rent for the days left in that month, then the full rent on the 1st.
In Florida
Deposits and advance rent are covered by section 83.49 of the Florida Statutes, including how they are held and the written notice the tenant must receive.
Our move-in cost calculator works out the total, with proration.
General information, not legal 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.
