Fla. Stat. Chapter 83 Part II
Free Florida residential lease template.
Florida residential tenancies fall under Chapter 83 Part II of the Florida Statutes. Florida has the strictest statutory deposit-disclosure requirements of any state we cover — the lease must include verbatim language explaining how deposits are held (§83.49(2)(d)) — and a mandatory radon-gas disclosure (§404.056(5)). Landlords must give 12 hours notice before entering.
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this Florida template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Radon gas warning (verbatim text required) and Security deposit holding institution + statutory deposit disclosure (verbatim). Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
Fla. Stat. §83.49
Security deposit handling
Held in FL banking institution; notice of holding within 30 days; verbatim disclosure required.
Fla. Stat. §83.49(3)
Security deposit return
Refund within 15 days if no claim; written notice of intent to claim within 30 days.
Fla. Stat. §83.53
Landlord access
12-hour notice required; entry only between 7:30am and 8:00pm.
Fla. Stat. §83.51
Landlord obligations
Compliance with building/housing codes; extermination; locks; functioning heat/water.
Fla. Stat. §404.056(5)
Radon disclosure
Verbatim radon-gas warning required in every Florida lease.
Fla. Stat. §83.58
Holdover penalty
Holdover tenant liable for double rent.
Required disclosures in Florida
- ·Radon gas warning (verbatim text required)
- ·Security deposit holding institution + statutory deposit disclosure (verbatim)
- ·Identity of person authorized to receive notices
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties)
Quick reference for Florida landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 15 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 12 hours (Fla. Stat. §83.53) |
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