Property Management

A Florida residential landlord receives a tenant's 30-day notice to vacate at lease end. The landlord's primary obligation is to:

AImmediately start showing the unit to prospective tenants
BAcknowledge receipt and begin preparing for the tenant's departure and unit turnover✓ Correct
CReturn the security deposit immediately upon notice
DFile a court action to delay the move-out

Explanation

Upon receiving notice that a tenant is vacating, the landlord should acknowledge the notice, start preparing for the transition (scheduling maintenance, inspection, and re-marketing), and plan for timely security deposit accounting after the tenant leaves.

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