Florida Lease Agreement Template (2026)
A residential lease written for Florida landlords, with the rules a Florida lease has to follow. Every rule below links to the official state statute.
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What a Florida lease must get right
Security deposit limit
Not set by state statute. Florida law sets no maximum security deposit. We checked every section of Part II (§§ 83.40–83.684).
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Deposit return deadline
If you aren't keeping any of the deposit, return it within 15 days after the tenant moves out. If you are making a claim, send written notice by certified mail (or by e-mail under § 83.505) within 30 days. The tenant then has 15 days to object. If you miss the 30-day notice, you lose the right to make a claim against the deposit.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)
Late fees
Not set by state statute. Florida statutes set no late-fee cap and require no grace period. We checked every section of Part II. Put the fee in the lease and keep it reasonable. Rent is due without demand on the due date.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.46(1)
Landlord entry
For repairs, give at least 24 hours' notice and enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. You may enter at any time to protect the property or in an emergency, and also with consent or if the tenant unreasonably refuses. Never use access to harass the tenant.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.53
Rent increases and month-to-month notice
Not set by state statute. No statute requires a specific rent-increase notice. We checked every section of Part II. You can't raise rent during a fixed-term lease unless the lease allows it. To change terms on a month-to-month tenancy, you need at least 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly period, the same notice that ends the tenancy.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3)
Notice for unpaid rent
Give a 3-day written notice to pay or leave. The 3 days don't count Saturdays, Sundays or court-observed legal holidays.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)
Required disclosures
Give the tenant the landlord's or agent's name and address for notices (§ 83.50). In the lease or within 30 days of receiving a deposit or advance rent, give written notice of how and where it is held, with the required statutory text. This applies to all landlords (§ 83.49(2)). Include the radon gas notice (§ 404.056(5)). For pre-1978 housing, give the federal lead-paint disclosure (40 CFR 745.113).
Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 83.50, 83.49(2), 404.056(5); 40 CFR 745.113
Checked Oct 23, 2026 against Florida Statutes, Chapter 83, Part II (Online Sunshine / Florida Senate, official text). Federal rules also apply.
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Lease Agreement Kit (Florida version)
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Model grace periods and fees.
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First-month rent for mid-month move-ins.
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Move-in receipt and itemized return letter.
View →Florida lease FAQ
Is there a limit on security deposits in Florida?
Florida law sets no maximum security deposit. We checked every section of Part II (§§ 83.40–83.684).
How long does a Florida landlord have to return a deposit?
If you aren't keeping any of the deposit, return it within 15 days after the tenant moves out. If you are making a claim, send written notice by certified mail (or by e-mail under § 83.505) within 30 days. The tenant then has 15 days to object. If you miss the 30-day notice, you lose the right to make a claim against the deposit.
What must a Florida lease disclose?
Give the tenant the landlord's or agent's name and address for notices (§ 83.50). In the lease or within 30 days of receiving a deposit or advance rent, give written notice of how and where it is held, with the required statutory text. This applies to all landlords (§ 83.49(2)). Include the radon gas notice (§ 404.056(5)). For pre-1978 housing, give the federal lead-paint disclosure (40 CFR 745.113).
Is this Florida lease template legal advice?
No. RentToolkit is not a law firm. The template and this page are general information. Have an attorney in your state review your lease before use.
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