Florida Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Florida's landlord-tenant laws balance the interests of both parties while providing clear guidelines for security deposits, property maintenance, and eviction procedures. The state requires specific notice periods and deposit handling procedures.
Security Deposit
Limit: No statutory limit, but deposits must be reasonable and disclosed in the lease.
Return Period: 15 days if not making deductions, 30 days if making deductions with itemized notice sent to tenant within 30 days.
Rent Increases
No statutory requirement for month-to-month tenancies, typically 30-60 days is considered reasonable. Must follow lease terms for fixed-term leases.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required, typically 12 hours is considered acceptable unless emergency.
Key Statutes
- Florida Statutes §83.49 - Security Deposits
- Florida Statutes §83.51 - Landlord
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- Florida Statutes §83.56 - Termination of Tenancy
Common Issues
- Improper security deposit handling (not holding in separate account)
- Failure to provide proper notice of deposit deductions
- Landlord self-help evictions (illegal in Florida)
- Not maintaining property to habitability standards
- Improper lease termination procedures
Documents for Florida
- Florida security deposit demand letter ($29, cites Fla. Stat. § 83.49)
- Florida eviction notice ($29, for landlords)