Florida Rental Laws
Your Guide to Florida Rental Laws with helpful links and information for leases, rent, security deposits, tenant screening, real estate and government.
Official Website of the State of Florida
The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Florida was 19,893,297 on July 1, 2014, a 5.81% increase since the 2010 United States Census
The State of Florida has 67 counties.
State Rules and Regulations
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- Keys Laws Landlords and Tenants Need to Know
- Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Code
- Local Tenant Rights, Laws, and Protections
- Summary of Florida Landlord/Tenant Law
- Rights and Duties of Tenants and Landlords by the Florida Bar
- Eviction Information Q&A by FloridaLawHelp,org
- Rights and Duties of Landlords and Tenants
Important Lease Terms
Security Deposits:
- Amount: No Restrictions
- Return Deadline: 15 to 60 Days
Fees and Notice:
- Applications Fees: No Restrictions
- Termination Notice: 7 Day Notice
- Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent: Not allowed
Landlord Disclosures:
- Florida Required Landlord Disclosures
- The Lead Disclosure Rule: Federal law requires that before signing a lease for housing built before 1978, renters must receive The Lead Based Paint EPA Disclosure and Lead Based Paint EPA Pamphlet
County Rules and Regulations
Animal Laws County Links
Real Estate Links
- Florida Real Estate Commission
- Verify Florida State Real Estate Agent License
- Nationwide and Canada Verify Real Estate Agent License
Federal Government Regulations
- Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal Government legislation which promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
- Fair Housing Act: The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting, buying, or securing financing for any housing. The prohibitions specifically cover discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability and the presence of children
Credit Reports
Tenant Screening
- Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Counties Provided: Alachua County, Baker County, Bay County, Bradford County, Brevard County, Broward County, Calhoun County, Charlotte County, Citrus County, Clay County, Collier County, Columbia County, DeSoto County, Dixie County, Duval County, Escambia County, Flagler County, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gilchrist County, Glades County, Gulf County, Hamilton County, Hardee County, Hendry County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Hillsborough County, Holmes County, Indian River County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Lake County, Lee County, Leon County, Levy County, Liberty County, Madison County, Manatee County, Marion County, Martin County, Miami-Dade County, Monroe County, Nassau County, Okaloosa County, Okeechobee County, Orange County, Osceola County, Palm Beach County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, St. Lucie County, Santa Rosa County, Sarasota County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Union County, Volusia County, Wakulla County, Walton County, Washington County
Last Updated: April 7, 2020