Florida Security Deposit Itemization Letter Template
What a Florida security deposit itemization letter must include under Florida law, and a fill-in draft that follows those rules.
What Florida law requires
If claiming any part of the deposit, within 30 days after the lease ends, written notice by certified mail to the tenant's last known mailing address (or e-mail under § 83.505) stating the amount and reason, substantially in this form: 'This is a notice of my intention to impose a claim for damages in the amount of ___ upon your security deposit, due to ___. It is sent to you as required by s. 83.49(3), Florida Statutes. You are hereby notified that you must object in writing to this deduction from your security deposit within 15 days after the time you receive this notice or I will be authorized to deduct my claim from your security deposit. Your objection must be sent to (landlord's address).' If no claim, return the deposit (with any required interest) within 15 days.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)
Fill-in draft
Replace every [bracketed] item. If your state or city requires specific wording, a specific form, or a translated version, that requirement controls over this draft. Courts dismiss eviction cases over defective notices — if anything is unclear, talk to a lawyer.
STATEMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT DEDUCTIONS
To: [former tenant name(s)], at [forwarding address]
Premises: [street address, unit]
Tenancy ended / possession returned on: [date]
Deposit held: $[amount] Interest (if required): $[amount]
Deductions (itemized): [item — reason — cost], [item — reason — cost]
Amount returned: $[amount], sent by [method] on [date]. This statement is provided under Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(a)-(b).
Date: [date]
Landlord or agent: [name, address, phone]
Signature: ____________________
Proof of delivery: Delivered on [date] by [method required by Florida law] by [name].
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