Fla. Stat. Chapter 83 Part II
Free Florida residential lease template.
Florida residential tenancies fall under Chapter 83 Part II of the Florida Statutes. Florida has the strictest statutory deposit-disclosure requirements of any state we cover — the lease must include verbatim language explaining how deposits are held (§83.49(2)(d)) — and a mandatory radon-gas disclosure (§404.056(5)). Landlords must give 12 hours notice before entering.
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What is in this Florida template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where Florida law requires verbatim text (e.g., the radon-gas warning and the security-deposit disclosure), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
Fla. Stat. §83.49
Security deposit handling
Held in FL banking institution; notice of holding within 30 days; verbatim disclosure required.
Fla. Stat. §83.49(3)
Security deposit return
Refund within 15 days if no claim; written notice of intent to claim within 30 days.
Fla. Stat. §83.53
Landlord access
12-hour notice required; entry only between 7:30am and 8:00pm.
Fla. Stat. §83.51
Landlord obligations
Compliance with building/housing codes; extermination; locks; functioning heat/water.
Fla. Stat. §404.056(5)
Radon disclosure
Verbatim radon-gas warning required in every Florida lease.
Fla. Stat. §83.58
Holdover penalty
Holdover tenant liable for double rent.
Required disclosures in Florida
- ·Radon gas warning (verbatim text required)
- ·Security deposit holding institution + statutory deposit disclosure (verbatim)
- ·Identity of person authorized to receive notices
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties)
Quick reference for Florida landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 15 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 12 hours (Fla. Stat. §83.53) |
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