As a landlord in Florida, you have the right to ask your tenants for a security deposit as part of any move-in costs. In so doing, however, you must abide by Florida’s security deposit laws. Including, how you must store the deposit, what you can use it for, and when...
In Florida, a rental agreement is established either orally, in written form, or once a landlord accepts a rent payment. The Florida landlord-tenant law (FL Statute Chapter 83) provides each party with inherent rights and responsibilities that govern these agreements....