Florida Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Florida
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Florida is generally landlord-friendly. No security deposit cap, short notice periods. Miami-Dade had rent stabilization struck down by state law. Retaliation protection exists but limited.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
15 days
Entry Notice Required
12 hours
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
15 days (no objection) / 30 days (with objection)
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
12 hours
Protection Exists
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Rent Control
Banned statewide by HB 1417 (2023)
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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