Full question:
is there a limit of how much deposit a landlord can require for a pet ?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Security Deposit
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
In Florida, there is no specific limit on the amount a landlord can require as a deposit for a pet. The only federal regulations apply to service animals, prohibiting deposits in those cases. For more information, you may want to contact your local housing authority to check for any local ordinances that may apply.
According to Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 83.49), when a tenant pays a security deposit or advance rent, the landlord must hold these funds in a separate account and cannot use them until they are due. The landlord can choose to hold the deposit in a non-interest-bearing account or an interest-bearing account, with the tenant entitled to a portion of the interest earned. If the landlord decides to post a surety bond instead, there are specific conditions they must follow.
For further details on handling security deposits, you can refer to the relevant Florida statutes.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.