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Free Florida Residential Lease/Rental Agreement

Use our free Lease Agreement form to rent out your property in Florida.

Updated January 9, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

Federal law requires all state lease and rental agreements to have the following information:

  1. landlord and tenant identifying information,
  2. pet allowances and prohibitions,
  3. the address of the premises,
  4. specific health and hazard disclosures,
  5. how much rent and security deposit is due to the landlord

Additionally, your lease agreement will need to meet the specific leasing requirements in Florida.

Other Florida Real Estate documents you might be interested in are:

  • Sublease Agreement –  Used by a tenant to rent out all or part of their rented property to a new tenant.
  • Eviction Notice – Used by a landlord to start the eviction process with a current tenant.
Table of Contents

1. Florida Residential Lease Agreement Sample

The sample lease agreement below describes a contract between “Landlord” Anna Kyle and “Tenant” Nicole Chang. She agrees to rent a condominium in Orlando for $800 per month for a fixed term. The tenant agrees to pay for all utilities and services for the premises.

This is an excellent example of a simple lease agreement’s provisions and how one should look in its final form.

Florida Lease Agreement Sample

2. Florida Rental Lease Agreement Template

The Florida Residential Lease Agreement Template below defines all necessary lease agreement terms.

florida residential rental lease agreement

3. Florida Landlord and Tenant Laws

Florida imposes additional requirements for landlords and tenants when executing a lease agreement. For example, Florida Statutes require leases and rental agreements to include the following:

Security Deposit:

  1. There is no limit on the amount of security deposit a landlord can demand from a tenant. (No statute)

Landlord Right of Entry:

  1. A landlord must give the tenant at least twelve (12) hour notice before entering the premises. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.53(2))

Additionally, Florida law requires:

Move-in Checklist:

  1. A landlord must provide all tenants with a rental inspection checklist. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.49 (3a))

Further Contact Details:

  1. A landlord is to provide the address and name of the landlord or agent authorized to receive notices and demands on behalf of the landlord. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.50(2)).

Additional Documents

Abandoned Personal Property Notice

A landlord must provide a written declaration to the tenant describing their abandoned property, the location where said property can be collected, and by what date. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 715.104)

Notice of Foreclosure

Following a residential property foreclosure sale, a landlord must notify the tenant within thirty (30) days of their intent to terminate the lease agreement. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.651)

Security Deposit Notice

Security deposits must be returned to the tenant within fifteen (15) days of the end of the lease for a full refund, and within thirty (30) days if there is any withholding along with an itemized list of charges. (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 83.49)