I live in the state of florida and I put up a large security deposit when I was looking for rental property. The landlord said that I had to put up the security deposit before he would process the application. I received a reciept from him for this deposit. I never signed a lease. Three days later, I found another apartment and called him to tell him I did not want that apartment. He refused to retun my deposit and it was Florida Law that he could keep my deposit. I never signed a lease or moved into that apartment. Do I have any legal recourse and what are the laws covering this type of situation.

