Tenant rights · Florida
Florida lease review
for renters.
Upload your Florida lease and TheLeaseCheck cross-references it against Florida tenant law to flag every clause that's risky, unenforceable, or just bad for you.
Florida renter law at a glance
Max security deposit
No statutory limit
Deposit return deadline
15 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with itemized claim)
Entry notice
12 hours for repair access; reasonable for other entry
Rent control
None (statewide preemption since 2023)
Rent-increase notice
60 days for annual lease change; 15 days for month-to-month
What we check on every Florida lease
- Landlord must hold deposit in a Florida bank or post a surety bond.
- If landlord doesn't send claim notice within 30 days, full deposit must be returned.
- Tenant has 15 days to object to deductions in writing.
This page is informational and is not legal advice. For a binding interpretation of your specific situation, talk to a Florida tenant-rights attorney.
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