House hunting
Is that Tallahassee or Gainesville listing real?
Fake listings spike before fall. If you can't see it and they want money to hold it, walk away.
Paste the listing or message and we point out the scam warning signs.
🌴 Florida students
Renting near campus in Florida? Watch the deposit clock.
Free tools for FSU, UF and other Florida students to check listings and leases, get repairs done and get your deposit back
What you can do here
Free, private, no sign-up
15days to object to a deposit claim
30days for a landlord to send a claim
7days' written notice before withholding rent
Comparing places
What will you really pay each month?
Utilities over the cap, internet, parking and amenity fees add up fast in student complexes.
Enter the rent and every fee to see your true monthly total, then split it fairly with roommates.
Something's broken
Landlord ignoring a repair?
Florida repair rights start with written notice. Withholding rent has strict rules, including a 7-day written notice first, so get advice before you try it.
Answer a few questions and get a formal, dated repair request letter ready to send.
After move-out
Got a deposit claim letter? Act within 15 days.
Florida landlords have 30 days to send a written claim. You then have 15 days to object in writing, or they can keep the amount claimed. No claim within 30 days? They may have lost the right to deduct.
Check your deadlines and create a demand letter that cites Florida law.
🙋 Real humans
Need someone in your corner?
Tools get you organized. These folks can advise you
Quick answers
How long does a Florida landlord have to return my deposit?
15 days if there are no deductions. To keep any of it, they must send a written claim within 30 days, by certified mail or email.
What if I disagree with the claim?
Object in writing within 15 days of receiving it. If you don't, the landlord can deduct the amount claimed.
Does my city have extra tenant protections?
Usually not anymore. Since July 2023, Florida law overrides most local tenant ordinances, so state law is what applies.
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