Florida Real Estate Broker Exam — All Questions

Under s. 83.49(3), F.S., a Florida landlord who intends to impose a claim on a tenant's security deposit must give written notice within:

• a.30 days after termination of the rental agreement✓
• b.15 days after termination of the rental agreement
• c.45 days after termination of the rental agreement
• d.60 days after termination of the rental agreement

Section 83.49(3)(a), F.S., sets two deadlines that are easy to transpose. If the landlord does not intend to impose a claim, the security deposit must be returned, with interest where required, within 15 days after termination of the rental agreement. If the landlord does intend to impose a claim, the landlord must, within 30 days after termination, give the tenant written notice by certified mail to the last known address or by email under s. 83.505, F.S., stating the intention to impose a claim and the reason for it. The statute prescribes the wording of that notice, and the tenant then has 15 days to object in writing.