Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in Florida

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What Florida law says

Itemized deductions	Written notice of intention to impose a claim, stating the amount and reason, sent within 30 days of termination in the statutory form; tenant has 15 days after receipt to object in writing. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)
Wear and tear / move-out charges	Not defined by statute. Florida's deposit law sets the claim-notice procedure (30-day notice of intent to claim, 15 days for the tenant to object) but does not define normal wear and tear or list allowed deductions for cleaning, painting, or carpet. Deductions must be for damage or other amounts owed under the lease; disputes are decided by a court. Tenants must not destroy, deface, or damage the premises and must keep their part clean and sanitary (§ 83.52). A landlord who misses the 30-day notice forfeits the right to claim against the deposit but may still sue for damages. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)

Itemized deductions

Written notice of intention to impose a claim, stating the amount and reason, sent within 30 days of termination in the statutory form; tenant has 15 days after receipt to object in writing.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b)

Wear and tear / move-out charges

Not defined by statute. Florida's deposit law sets the claim-notice procedure (30-day notice of intent to claim, 15 days for the tenant to object) but does not define normal wear and tear or list allowed deductions for cleaning, painting, or carpet. Deductions must be for damage or other amounts owed under the lease; disputes are decided by a court.

Tenants must not destroy, deface, or damage the premises and must keep their part clean and sanitary (§ 83.52). A landlord who misses the 30-day notice forfeits the right to claim against the deposit but may still sue for damages.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.