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In Florida, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes – Landlord and Tenant. This chapter addresses both residential and nonresidential leases, with Part II specifically covering residential rentals. It outlines rules for rental agreements, security deposits, maintenance, and eviction procedures. Each section is outlined and linked below.
- Fla. Stat. § 83.201 – Notice to landlord of failure to maintain or repair, rendering premises wholly untenantable; right to withhold rent
- Fla. Stat. § 83.46 – Rent; duration of tenancies
- Fla. Stat. § 83.47 – Prohibited provisions in rental agreements
- Fla. Stat. § 83.48 – Attorney fees
- Fla. Stat. § 83.49 – Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant
- Fla. Stat. § 83.51 – Landlord’s obligation to maintain premises
- Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2) – Landlord’s access to dwelling unit
- Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2b) – Landlord’s access to dwelling unit
- Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2d) – Landlord’s access to dwelling unit
- Fla. Stat. § 83.55 – Right of action for damages
- Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2) – Termination of rental agreement
- Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3) – Termination of rental agreement
- Fla. Stat. § 83.57 – Termination of tenancy without specific term
- Fla. Stat. § 83.595 – Choice of remedies upon breach or early termination by tenant
- Fla. Stat. § 83.60 – Defenses to action for rent or possession; procedure
- Fla. Stat. § 83.64 – Retaliatory conduct
- Fla. Stat. § 83.67(1) – Prohibited practices
- Fla. Stat. § 83.67(2) – Prohibited practices
- Fla. Stat. § 83.67(4) – Prohibited practices
- Fla. Stat. § 83.67(5) – Prohibited practices
- Fla. Stat. § 83.67(6) – Prohibited practices
- Fla. Stat. § 83.682 – Protection Against Retaliation for Servicemembers
- Fla. Stat. § 715.104 – Notification of former tenant of personal property remaining on premises after tenancy has terminated
- Fla. Stat. § 715.105 – Form of notice concerning abandoned property to former tenant
- Fla. Stat. § 715.106 – Form of notice concerning abandoned property to owner other than former tenant
- Fla. Stat. § 95.11 – Limitations other than for the recovery of real property (5 years)
- Fla. Stat. § 95.11– Limitations other than for the recovery of real property (4 years)
- Fla. Stat. § 68.065 – Actions to collect worthless payment instruments; attorney fees and collection costs
- Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5) – Environmental radiation standards and projects; certification of persons performing measurement or mitigation services; mandatory testing; notification on real estate documents; rules
- Fla. Stat. § 83.50 – Disclosure of landlord’s address
- Fla. Stat. § 83.52 – Tenant’s obligation to maintain dwelling unit.