Florida Lease Agreement Template
Generate a lease agreement that complies with Florida law — with FL-specific clauses, legal requirements, and jurisdiction-aware protections.
Florida Legal Landscape
Florida's landlord-tenant law is governed by the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. There is no statewide rent control, and Florida prohibits local municipalities from imposing rent control except in declared housing emergencies. Security deposits must be held in specific ways with annual interest or surety bond options.
Key FL Statutes
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Fla. Stat. §§ 83.40–83.682
Comprehensive framework governing residential lease agreements, security deposits, and eviction procedures.
Security Deposit Requirements
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Requires landlords to hold deposits in specific accounts and provide notice of holding method within 30 days.
FL-Specific Considerations
No Rent Control
Florida prohibits rent control except during declared housing emergencies, giving landlords discretion on pricing.
Security Deposit Holding Requirements
Landlords must hold deposits in a separate interest-bearing account, non-interest account, or post a surety bond, and notify the tenant of the holding method within 30 days.
15/30-Day Deposit Return
Deposits must be returned within 15 days (no claim) or 30 days (with claim) after move-out.
7-Day Written Notice for Nonpayment
Landlords must provide a 7-day written notice before beginning eviction for nonpayment of rent.
Why Use a Florida-Specific Template?
- No rent control (prohibited except for housing emergencies)
- Specific security deposit holding and notification requirements
- Landlord-friendly eviction procedures
- 15/30-day security deposit return timeline
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