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Florida Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Florida landlords. All citations reference actual Florida statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Fla. Stat. § 83.49
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 15 days (no deductions) or 30 days (with deductions and itemized claim). Must notify tenant of deposit location within 30 days.
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Notice Period Requirements

Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Month-to-month requires 15 days notice. Week-to-week requires 7 days. Lease violation: 7 days to cure non-compliance, 7 days unconditional for repeat violations within 12 months.
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Eviction Process

Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or vacate (excluding weekends/holidays). Lease violation: 7-day notice to cure. Material non-compliance: 7-day unconditional notice for repeat offenses.
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Late Fee Rules

Fla. Stat. § 83.46
No statutory cap on late fees, but fees must be reasonable. No required grace period by statute. Lease must clearly state late fee terms. Courts may scrutinize excessive fees.
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Lease Termination

Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 15 days notice. Early termination for military deployment (SCRA), domestic violence, or landlord non-compliance with habitability.
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Rent Increase Rules

Fla. Stat. § 166.043
No rent control statewide. State law preempts local rent control ordinances. Landlord may increase rent at lease renewal or with 15 days notice for month-to-month.
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Habitability Standards

Fla. Stat. § 83.51
Landlord must maintain roofing, structural components, plumbing, pest control, garbage removal, heat, running water, hot water, locks, and smoke detectors. Tenant gives 7-day notice for non-compliance.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Fla. Stat. § 83.53
Landlord must give at least 12 hours notice before entry. Entry only at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. Landlord may enter to show unit with 12 hours notice.
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Fair Housing Protections

Fla. Stat. § 760.23
Florida Fair Housing Act mirrors federal protections with additional coverage. Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, and pregnancy.
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