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Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Florida
What can they charge me to apply?
Florida law sets no limit on application fees.
Cities and counties can't make their own rules on application fees.
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“rental agreement applications and fees associated with such applications; terms and conditions of rental agreements;”
How big can the deposit be?
No limit set by state law.
The landlord must return it in 15 days or send a claim notice in 30 days.
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“If the landlord fails to give the required written notice within the 30-day period, he or she forfeits the right to impose a claim upon the security deposit and may not seek a setoff against the deposit …”
Can my city limit tenant screening?
Florida law decides, not your city or county.
State law overrides any local rule on how landlords screen applicants.
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“the screening process used by a landlord in approving tenancies;”
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