Statutes
In Florida, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed laws: Title VI Chapter 83 – Landlord and Tenant which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. 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