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    Florida Security Deposit Return Letter

    Return the deposit within 15 days after the lease ends and the tenant vacates if you make no claim; to keep any part, send written notice of the claim by certified mail (or agreed e-mail) within 30 days, then return any balance within 30 days of that notice if the tenant does not object within 15 days (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)). The security deposit return letter below is preset for Florida: fill in your details, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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    Florida rules for a security deposit return letter

    Deadline to return the security deposit
    15 days after the lease ends Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)
    Itemized list of deductions
    Required Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)
    Penalty for a late or improper return
    A landlord who misses the 30-day notice forfeits the right to claim against the deposit (may still sue for damages after returning it); the prevailing party in a deposit suit recovers court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a), (c), Fla. Stat. § 83.48

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    State and dates

    Florida: Return the deposit within 15 days after the lease ends and the tenant vacates if you make no claim; to keep any part, send written notice of the claim by certified mail (or agreed e-mail) within 30 days, then return any balance within 30 days of that notice if the tenant does not object within 15 days (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)).

    The day the tenant moved out and returned the keys.

    Your state counts from the end of the tenancy. The form counts from the earlier of this date and the move-out date.

    With deductions, Florida's deadline is for the separate notice of claim (30 days), not this letter. Return the deposit within 15 days after the lease ends and the tenant vacates if you make no claim; to keep any part, send written notice of the claim by certified mail (or agreed e-mail) within 30 days, then return any balance within 30 days of that notice if the tenant does not object within 15 days (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)).

    Parties

    Everyone named on the lease. Separate names with commas.

    Where you are sending this letter and any refund. Use the address the tenant gave you in writing.

    Deposit

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    Only if your state, city or lease requires interest on deposits. Leave empty otherwise.

    Itemized deductions

    One line per charge: what it is for and the amount. Unused lines are left out. Florida: To deduct from the deposit, the landlord's written notice must state the amount claimed and the reason for the claim, using the statutory form (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)).

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    Several states require supporting documents for repair or cleaning charges. Attach them when you have them.

    Refund or balance

    For example, a note that an estimate will be followed by the final invoice.

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    Security Deposit Return Letter

    Itemized statement of deductions

    Date:November 12, 2026
    Rental property:123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield
    To (former tenants):Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera
    Forwarding address:88 Birch Road, Apt 2, Shelbyville
    From (landlord):Jordan Ellis, 500 Oak Avenue, Springfield
    Move-out date:October 31, 2026

    Dear Alex Morgan, Sam Rivera:

    This letter accounts for the security deposit you paid for 123 Maple Street, Unit 4, Springfield. You moved out on October 31, 2026. Below is an itemized list of each amount deducted from the deposit and the reason for it, followed by the balance.

    Itemized deductions

    No.Description of chargeAmount
    1Patch and paint hole in bedroom wall$180.00
    2Replace broken bathroom mirror$95.50
    3Remove furniture and trash left in garage$150.00
    Total deductions$425.50

    Deposit accounting

    ItemAmount
    Security deposit received$1,800.00
    Less total deductions- $425.50
    Amount refunded to tenant$1,374.50

    The refund of $1,374.50 is enclosed or sent with this letter by check no. 1043 on November 12, 2026.

    Copies of receipts, invoices or estimates supporting the deductions are enclosed.

    If you have questions about any deduction, contact Jordan Ellis at (555) 010-2030.

    Deposit return rules for Florida: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b).
    Landlord or agent signature (Jordan Ellis)
    Date

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    What Florida requires

    Deadline to return the security deposit

    Return the deposit within 15 days after the lease ends and the tenant vacates if you make no claim; to keep any part, send written notice of the claim by certified mail (or agreed e-mail) within 30 days, then return any balance within 30 days of that notice if the tenant does not object within 15 days (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)).

    Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b) · checked October 26, 2026

    Itemized list of deductions

    To deduct from the deposit, the landlord's written notice must state the amount claimed and the reason for the claim, using the statutory form (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)).

    Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a) · checked October 26, 2026

    Penalty for a late or improper return

    If you do not send the claim notice within 30 days, you forfeit any claim against the deposit and must return it (you may sue separately for damages), and the loser of a deposit lawsuit pays the winner's court costs and attorney fees (Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a), (c)).

    Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a), (c), Fla. Stat. § 83.48 · checked October 26, 2026

    If the lease ends falls on October 31, 2026, 15 calendar days later is November 15, 2026. The form computes this deadline from the dates you enter and shows it under the letter date.

    City and county rules can be stricter than state law, and your lease can require more than the statute does. Use whichever rule gives the tenant more time or protection.

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