Under Florida practice, how long must the landlord notify the tenant by certified mail, and how long to return any remaining balance?

• A. Notify in 15 days; return in 30 days
• B. Notify in 30 days; return in 30 days
• C. Notify in 60 days; return in 60 days
• D. Notify in 30 days; return in 15 days

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how Florida governs security deposits when a tenancy ends. Florida law requires the landlord to inform the tenant, by certified mail, within 30 days after the tenancy ends if they intend to claim against the security deposit for damages. If there is a claim, the landlord must then return the remaining balance within 30 days after that notice. The certified mail requirement ensures there is a verifiable record of notice. The other time frames don’t line up with the statute: 15 or 60 days for the notice, or 15 days for the return, aren’t the prescribed periods.