A Florida lease agreement is a legally binding contract between the landlord or property owner (who rents out their property) and the tenant (who agrees to the terms and conditions).
The document must be written according to the state’s landlord-tenant rental laws and include the following information: lease term, monthly payment, late fee, specific disclosures, security deposits, and more.
By Type (6)
Standard Lease Agreement
Enables a landlord and tenant to create a legally binding arrangement for renting a property.
Room Rental Agreement
Sets the terms and conditions between tenants renting a room within a shared living space.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Integrates the convenience of leasing with the promise of future ownership.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Enables tenants to occupy a property on a monthly basis, with no fixed long-term commitment.
Sublease Agreement
Allows the subtenant to rent all or part of the leased property for a specified period.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: No.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: Yes.
Grace Period: No.
License Required for Landlord: No.
Required Lease Disclosures
Florida imposes additional requirements for landlords and tenants when executing a lease agreement. For example, Title VI, Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes requires landlords to include the following disclosures in writing:
- Identification. The landlord’s name and address and other parties authorized to manage the premises (§ 83.50).
- Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards. Lead-based paint disclosure is to be provided to the tenant before occupancy.
- Radon Disclosure. Radon gas notice for contaminated areas in residential buildings (§ 404.056).
- Security Deposit Notice. Landlords must keep the security deposit in a separate bank account and disclose the institution’s name and location (§ 83.49).
- Rental Inspection Checklist to assess damages to the rental unit.
- Abandoned Personal Property Notice for when a tenant leaves their goods behind (§ 715.104).
- Notice of Foreclosure. Under the “Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,” tenants must be notified if a landlord has received a notice of foreclosure at least 90 days before the effective date (§ 83.5615).
Security Deposit
There is no limit on the amount of security deposit a landlord can demand from a tenant (No statute).
Landlord Right of Entry
A landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours’ notice before entering the premises (§ 83.53(2)).
Sample
You can download the Florida lease agreement template below in PDF & Word.
