There is a law in Florida that determines the rules of security deposits on rentals. Nothing in the contract can override the conditions of the law. IIRC, the landlord has 15 days from the end of the lease to notify the renter that they are withholding the deposit and why. If you haven't received a certified letter from the landlord within the 15 days you are entitled to the entire deposit regardless of any damage done by the renter. If you have not received your money file a small claims court case against the landlord for the deposit. Cite the applicable law and it's a no brainer you will win. Additionally, SCC judges are partial renters over landlords.
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