This notice is sent to tenant after they move out at end of lease. Must be sent within time provided by law. See chapter 83 3a Landlord and Tenant Act on this web site. (Currently 15 days). If it is not sent then Landlord loses right to keep security deposit even if property is trashed.

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NOTICE OF CLAIM ON SECURITY DEPOSIT

To: (name of tenant(s))

THIS IS A NOTICE OF MY INTENTION TO IMPOSE A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES IN THE AMOUNT OF $XXX.XX UPON YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT DUE TO THE FOLLOWING DAMAGES:

(list damages and cost of repair here)

THIS NOTICE IS SENT TO YOU AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 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 FROM 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 or property manager's name and address)

Date:

___________________________

Owner or Agent

SENT BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED