Florida: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	2 years if based on negligence; 4 years for other property claims

Claim deadlines Checked on official source

Acknowledge	7 days (property claims, since Mar. 1, 2023)
Accept or deny	Pay or deny within 60 days of notice (property)
Pay	Within the same 60 days; interest owed if late

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$8,000
Filing fee	Varies by county
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	Florida Community Property Trust Act (Fla. Stat. 736.1501-736.1512)

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	Strict liability
Details	Strict liability

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 51% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	No state limit
Return deadline	15 days if nothing is deducted; 30 days to give notice of a claim

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 days, not counting weekends and court holidays

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.78%
On a $300,000 home	$2,340 a year