In Florida, a landlord must return a security deposit within:
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15 days if no claim, 30 days if claiming damages
30 days regardless
Option B is incorrect because Florida law differentiates between returns with and without damage claims. A blanket 30-day period doesn't account for the faster 15-day return required when no deductions are made.
14 days
Option C is incorrect because while 14 days is close to the actual 15-day requirement for no-claim returns, it doesn't account for the 30-day period when damages are claimed, making it incomplete.
60 days
Option D is incorrect because 60 days exceeds Florida's maximum requirement of 30 days, even when claiming damages. This extended timeframe might apply in some states but not in Florida.
Why is this correct?
Florida law requires return within 15 days if no claim is made, or 30 days with written notice if claiming damages.
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