Florida landlord law, handled.
StrainDesk knows the 3-day pay-or-quit rule that excludes weekends and holidays, the 15-day deposit return window, and the 2023 notice changes, so you can focus on your properties, not your paperwork.
Watch the 2-minute demoFlorida rental rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | No statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return window | 15 days after move-out |
| Pay-or-quit notice | 3-day notice to pay or vacate |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 30 days |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours advance notice |
| Late fee rules | No statutory cap |
Notice periods and limits reflect Florida statute. Always confirm current law for your situation.
What StrainDesk does for Florida landlords
- Florida 3-day notices worded to track Section 83.56(3), which courts read strictly
- Deposit clock built on the 15-day and 30-day windows in Section 83.49
- Required radon, deposit holding, and landlord identity disclosures in every generated lease
- Store county and city certificates of use with renewal dates and get reminded before they expire
- Maintenance tracking with 24-hour entry notices that respect the 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. window
Registration reminders
Store each property's rental registration, add its number and renewal date, and StrainDesk reminds you before it expires. Your document and its deadline stay in one place.
Florida landlord FAQ
How is the Florida 3-day notice period counted?
The three days exclude the day of service, Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, so a notice served on a Thursday often runs into the following week (Fla. Stat. 83.56(3)).
How long does a Florida landlord have to return the security deposit?
Fifteen days if no deductions are claimed. If the landlord intends to claim part of the deposit, written notice must be sent by certified mail within 30 days, and the tenant then has 15 days to object (Fla. Stat. 83.49(3)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Florida?
At least 30 days before the end of a monthly rental period. HB 1417 raised this from 15 days in 2023 and preempted local ordinances that required more (Fla. Stat. 83.57(3), 83.425).
Can a Florida landlord charge any late fee they want?
Florida sets no statutory cap, but the fee must be stated in the lease and cannot be demanded in the three-day notice for rent.
Plans for Florida landlords
Both paid plans include the Florida lease generator and legal notices. Plus adds everything in Pro and more.
Up to 20 properties. Email reminders, maintenance portal, and reports.
Choose ProEverything in Pro, plus online rent collection, SMS, co-tenants, team access, and exports. Up to 100 properties.
Choose PlusTemplates are provided for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. StrainDesk is not a law firm. Consult a licensed attorney in your state before serving any legal notice or executing any lease agreement.