Florida Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Florida law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Florida landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Florida lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | no statutory limit |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 15 days (30-day notice if deductions) |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 12 hours |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 6 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 5 disclosures required |
Florida lease law guides
- Florida Security Deposit Limitno statutory limit
- Florida Deposit Return Deadline15 days (30-day notice if deductions)
- Florida Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Florida Landlord Entry Notice12 hours
- Florida Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Florida Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Florida Prohibited Lease Clauses6 restricted clause types
- Florida Required Disclosures5 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Florida law
- Waiver of landlord liability for negligenceOften Unenforceable
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
- Waiver of tenant rights under Florida lawLikely Illegal
All 6 prohibited clause types in Florida, with statute citations →
Disclosures Florida landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Radon Gas
- Security Deposit
All 5 required disclosures in Florida, explained with citations →
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Florida lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Florida?
- Florida sets no statewide statutory maximum on security deposits, so the amount is negotiated in the lease. Conditions can apply — see the Florida security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Florida?
- Generally 15 days (30-day notice if deductions) after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Florida deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Florida?
- No statewide statute requires it in Florida, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Florida deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Florida?
- Generally at least 12 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Florida landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Florida?
- Florida sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Florida late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Florida?
- There is no statutory grace period in Florida; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Florida rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Florida?
- Florida law restricts 6 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of landlord liability for negligence; confession of judgment clause; waiver of tenant rights under florida law.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Florida?
- Florida requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Radon Gas (Radon gas disclosure must be included in lease); Security Deposit (Written notice of where security deposit is held and terms for return); Landlord Address (Name and address of landlord or authorized agent); Fire Protection (Disclosure of fire protection information in high-rise buildings).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.