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Florida Standard Commercial Lease Agreement: Free Template Downloads5 (88)
What the form covers?
The following information provides an in-depth overview of whats included in this Florida residential lease agreement form:
- Required Disclosures Forms
- Security Deposit Requirements
- General Rights and Duties
- Paying Rent and Late Fees
- Eviction Laws
- Abandonment Laws
Required Disclosures Forms
Summary
- Landlord/Owner Identification and Contact Information – The mailing address for the landlord/owner must be included in order for tenants to send notices.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – This form must be included if the rental unit was built before 1978.
- Radon Disclosure Form – The radon health hazard brochure must be included.
- Security Deposit Disclosure Form – All required deposits must be written in the agreement.
Security Deposit Requirements
Summary (§ 83.49(3)↗):
- Maximum amount – Landlords are allowed to request any amount of money from Tenants as there is no maximum limit set on the amount that they may ask for under Florida law.
- Returning to tenant – 15-day return period for no deductions.
- Conditions for withholding – Must return the remaining deposit to tenant within 30 days if there are any deductions.
General Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants
Summary (Fla. Stat. § 83.51↗):
- Landlord Required Responsibilities – The landlord must make the rental unit habitable by keeping up with the local health and safety codes.
- Tenant Required Responsibilities – The tenant must keep the rental property clean, dispose of any waste/trash/recycling, and not disturb neighbors (loud noise/parties).
Paying Rent and Late Fees
Summary (Fla. Stat. § 83.595↗):
Maximum late rent fees – The late fee amount must be “reasonable”.
NSF Fees – 5% for checks $800 or more and for amounts below are the following:
| Check Amount | NSF Fee |
| $50 or less | $25 |
| $300 or less | $30 |
| $800 or less | $40 |
Eviction Laws
Summary (Fla. Stat. § 83.59↗):
The landlord/property owner must file with the local county when starting the eviction process unless the tenant has surrendered possession of the rental unit.
Abandonment Laws
Summary (FL Landlord-Tenant Law↗):
The tenant must abandon the rental unit for the amount of time that equals 1/2 of the rent for that period (example; for monthly rentals you would divide 30 days by 2 = 15 days).
Sample Florida Residential Lease Agreement Template