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).

What happens if a Florida landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Penalties vary by disclosure. For example, for radon gas: Required language must be included in all leases.

Florida Required Disclosures

5 required disclosures

Florida law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 5 for Florida, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Florida law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Florida landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Radon Gas
Radon gas disclosure must be included in lease
Legal basis: Florida Statutes Section 404.056(5)
Penalty for non-disclosure: Required language must be included in all leases
Security Deposit
Written notice of where security deposit is held and terms for return
Legal basis: Florida Statutes Section 83.49(2)
Landlord Address
Name and address of landlord or authorized agent
Legal basis: Florida Statutes Section 83.50
Fire Protection
Disclosure of fire protection information in high-rise buildings
Legal basis: Florida Statutes Section 83.50(2)

Frequently asked questions

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).
What happens if a Florida landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Penalties vary by disclosure. For example, for radon gas: Required language must be included in all leases.

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