Time-sensitive: Preserve the envelope and delivery details for any deposit claim. A response deadline may depend on when notice was received.
Your first steps
1
Build a move-out file
Collect the lease, deposit receipt, move-in and move-out photos, inspection records, keys-return proof, and payment history.
2
Save every notice
Keep the original envelope, email header, certified-mail record, and any written itemization or demand.
3
Make a neutral timeline
List the move-out date, date possession was returned, forwarding-address date, and dates of all communications.
4
Compare with the current statute
Read section 83.49 directly. Avoid assuming a deadline or remedy without matching the statute to your facts.
Official Florida resources
Open these primary sources for the current rule, form, or process. Local court procedures can vary by county.
Important: This is general educational information, not legal advice. It may not cover every recent change, exception, deadline, or local procedure. Using this page does not create an attorney-client relationship.