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Florida Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Florida landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

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Florida at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?

Yes

Are receipts required for security deposit payments?

No

Are interest payments required on deposits?

Depends on whether the landlord chooses to put the deposit in an interest-bearing account or not. Landlords must pay tenants any incurred interest yearly and at the end of the lease (unless the tenant wrongfully terminates early).

Is there rent control?

No

Are there limits on late fees?

No

Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?

Yes

Are there rent payment grace period laws?

No

Are there rekeying laws?

No

Are there notice of entry laws?

Yes

Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?

Yes

Is a rental license required to be a landlord?

No

Florida Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Florida?
Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?
Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Florida?
Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Florida?
When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Florida?
When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Florida?

Florida Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Florida?
What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Florida?
What Clauses Are Required in a Florida Rental Agreement?
What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Florida?
What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Florida?
What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Florida?

Florida Rent Laws

Florida Rent Payment Laws
Florida Rent Control Laws
Florida Late Fee and Grace Period Laws
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Florida?

Florida Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Florida?
Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Florida?
What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Florida?

Florida Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Florida?
What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Florida?
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Florida?

Florida Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Florida
The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Florida
When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Florida?
When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Florida?

Florida Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Florida?

Florida Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Florida?
What Is the Eviction Process in Florida?
What Is an Illegal Eviction in Florida?

Florida Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Florida?
Emotional Support Animals in Florida

Florida Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Florida?
What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Florida?

Reference

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties
Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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