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Florida Standard Commercial Lease Agreement: Free Template Downloads
Contract to Lease Florida Realtors PDF Sample (floridabar.org)
What’s included in the Florida Rental Lease Agreement Form?
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
- Utilities Responsibility
- Military Clause
Required Disclosures Forms
Summary
- Landlord/Owner Identification and Contact Information (§ 83.50↗)- The mailing address for the landlord/owner must be included in order for tenants to send notices.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form (hud.gov↗) – This form must be included if the rental unit was built before 1978.
- Radon Disclosure Form (§ 404.056(5)↗) – The radon health hazard brochure must be included.
- Security Deposit Disclosure Form (§ 83.49(2)(d)↗) – 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).
Utilities Responsibility
Summary (floridabar.org↗): In Florida, utility payments like electricity, water, gas, and internet are determined by the lease agreement. State law doesn’t specify who pays, so landlords and tenants must negotiate and clearly outline responsibilities in the lease.
- Lease Agreement – State which utilities the tenant or landlord will be responsible for to avoid disputes.
- Landlord’s Duties – Landlords must maintain a habitable property with working plumbing, electricity, and heating that meet the local health and safety codes.
- Illegal Actions – Landlords cannot shut off utilities to evict tenants as this is against the law and punishable.
Military Clause
Summary (Florida Statute § 83.682↗):
- Service members can end rental agreements with 30 days’ notice and military orders. It applies to moves, discharge, or long-term duty.
- Families can end the lease if the service member dies on duty.
- Tenants pay only prorated rent, with no penalties, and the law can’t be changed by agreements.
How to Fill Out a FL Rental Lease Agreement Form?
Step 1: The Parties
First enter the day of the month the agreement was made on then enter the year.
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Then enter the landlords full legal name and current mailing address and add the tenant(s) full names.
Step 2: Lease Type
- Enter the day and year the tenant is allowed to move-in and move-out of the rental unit.
- Check the option the tenant has for the end of the lease.
Step 3: The Occupant(s)
Check the correct box and add occupants (if any).
Step 4: The Property
Enter the rental property mailing address, residence type, number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Sample Florida Rental Lease Agreement PDF Template