United States · FL

Florida landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Florida landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

No statutory cap

Return: 15 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)

Late fees

Must be reasonable

Entry notice

12 hours (for repairs)

Termination notice

15 days

Rent control

Prohibited except in declared housing emergencies

Required disclosures

Every Florida residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Radon

Notable Florida quirk

Shortest month-to-month notice period in the country.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)