SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – FLORIDA

Date: [DATE]

To: [LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]

Re: Return of Security Deposit – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]

DEMAND FOR RETURN OF DEPOSIT

Dear [Landlord Name]:

I vacated the premises on [DATE].

Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3):
1. If you do not intend to impose a claim, you must return the deposit within 15 days.
2. If you intend to impose a claim, you must give written notice by certified mail within 30 days.

It has been more than 30 days since I vacated, and I have received neither my deposit nor a Notice of Imposition of Claim.

YOU HAVE FORFEITED YOUR RIGHT TO IMPOSE A CLAIM.
Under Florida law, failure to give the required notice within the 30-day period forfeits your right to impose a claim on the security deposit (§ 83.49(3)(a)).

I demand the immediate return of the full security deposit in the amount of $[AMOUNT].

If I am forced to file suit, I will seek the deposit plus attorney's fees and court costs as the prevailing party under § 83.49(3)(c).

Sincerely,

[TENANT NAME]