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A Florida Residential Lease Agreement is a legal contract between a landlord and tenant that sets the rules for renting a home or apartment. This form covers important details such as the property address, lease duration, rent amount, payment methods, and rules about pets, smoking, and guest policies. The agreement also outlines who is responsible for maintenance and utilities.
Florida Lease Agreement in Spanish – Word Template
Florida’s residential landlord-tenant laws are covered in Title VI, Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provides a Landlord/Tenant Law Brochure summarizing key information for renting or leasing a property.
Law Alert ⚖️
Florida law requires landlords to provide security deposit details, disclose any lead-based paint in older homes, and inform tenants about radon gas. Landlords must also give tenants reasonable notice before entering the property for non-emergency reasons.
- Fireproofing and fire protection systems: Landlords must give tenants information about fire protection in buildings over 3-stories. Fla. Stat. § 719.616
Forms for Common Landlord/Tenant Disputes (residential only)
Landlord/Tenant Forms (supremecourt.flcourts.gov)
Required Disclosure Forms
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form
- Identification
- Radon
- Security Deposit
Security Deposit Requirements
- Maximum Amount ($) – Florida does not mandate the maximum amount that Landlords can request from Tenants.
- Returning – 15 days from the lease end date written in the lease agreement.
Grace Period
There is no grace period for late rent in Florida. Rent is due on the date agreed upon in the lease agreement.
Landlord/Owner Resources
Residential Tenancies – Title 6, Ch. 83, Part 2
Handbook (Guide) – Florida’s Landlord/Tenant Law