Florida (FL) law guide
Florida residential tenancies are governed by Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, which supersedes local rules on deposits, notices, and evictions. Florida has no statewide rent control. This guide covers the deposit, notice, and eviction rules operators rely on most.
Security deposit limit
No statutory cap
Deposit return deadline
15 days, or 30 days with a written claim notice
Statewide rent control
None
Nonpayment eviction notice
3-day notice (excludes weekends and holidays)
Florida rental market snapshot
Population
22.6 million
Renter households
~33% of households rent
Median rent
~$1,900 (2BR)
Largest rental markets
Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale
Florida combines heavy in-migration with a landlord-friendly statute (Chapter 83): no rent control, no deposit cap, and a streamlined three-day nonpayment notice.
Florida does not cap security deposit amounts. What is tightly regulated is how the deposit is held and returned. Within 30 days of receiving a deposit, the landlord must give the tenant written notice of how the deposit is held.
After the tenant moves out, if the landlord does not intend to make any claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days. If the landlord intends to keep part of the deposit, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object before deductions are finalized.
Florida has no statewide rent control and no cap on rent increases. For a fixed-term lease, rent cannot change mid-term unless the lease provides for it. For a month-to-month tenancy, the tenancy and any increase generally require at least 30 days written notice before the end of a monthly period.
For nonpayment of rent, a Florida landlord serves a 3-day notice to pay or vacate, and the three days exclude weekends and legal holidays. For other lease violations, a 7-day notice to cure or a 7-day unconditional notice may apply depending on the violation.
If the tenant does not comply, the landlord files an eviction action in county court. Florida prohibits self-help eviction, including lockouts and utility shutoffs.
Landlords must comply with building, housing, and health codes and maintain the dwelling in habitable condition. Reasonable notice, generally at least 12 hours, is required before entering for repairs, and entry must be at a reasonable time.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Florida Statutes Chapter 83, Part II (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Laws change; confirm the current statute or consult an attorney before acting. Last reviewed 2026-06-04.
Florida FAQ
No. Florida does not cap security deposits, but it strictly regulates how deposits are held and returned under Chapter 83.
Within 15 days if no deductions are claimed. If the landlord intends to keep part of it, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days, and the tenant has 15 days to object.
No. Florida has no statewide rent control and no cap on rent increases. Fixed-term rent cannot change mid-lease unless the lease allows it.
A 3-day notice to pay or vacate, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
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