Florida Room Rental Agreement

Key Components of the Agreement

The main components of a Florida room rental agreement include:

• Monthly Rent: This specifies the amount agreed upon for the rental of the room.
• Description of the Rented Room: This section provides details regarding the specific room being rented.
• House Rules or Guidelines: Any specific rules that tenants must follow while living in the shared space are outlined here.

Security Deposit

The rental agreement also addresses the security deposit, which includes:

• Amount: The total sum required as a security deposit.
• Conditions for Return: This outlines the circumstances under which the deposit will be returned to the tenant.
• Potential Deductions: Any possible deductions that may be taken from the security deposit are specified.

Utility Responsibilities

The agreement may specify the responsibilities related to utilities, clarifying:

• Which utilities are included in the rent.
• Which utilities are the responsibility of the subtenant.

Rental Application

To facilitate an informed selection process for potential subtenants, the primary tenant should utilize a rental application to collect necessary information from applicants.

Guest to Tenant Transition

According to Florida Statutes Title VI Chapter 83 Part II, a guest staying on the rental property becomes a tenant under the following conditions:

• If the guest stays for more than two weeks within a six-month period.
• If the guest spends seven consecutive nights at the property.

This classification is important as it may affect the rights and responsibilities of both the primary tenant and the guest.

Statutes

• 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