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Florida Residential Lease Agreement
1. Parties
This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is between ("Landlord") and ("Tenant"). If more than one person signs as Tenant, each of them is fully responsible for all of Tenant's obligations under this Lease.
2. Property
Landlord rents to Tenant the residence at (the "Property"), including (parking, storage, appliances or furniture included, if any).
3. Term
This Lease begins on and ends on . If Tenant stays after the end date with Landlord's written consent, the tenancy continues from month to month on the same terms unless the parties sign a new lease or the law where the Property is located provides otherwise.
4. Rent
Tenant will pay rent of per month, in advance, on or before the day of each month, by .
If this Lease starts on a day other than the rent due day, rent for the first partial month is , calculated by dividing the monthly rent by the number of days in that month and multiplying by the number of days Tenant has the Property.
5. Late charges and returned payments
If rent is not received in full within days after it is due, Tenant will pay a late charge of . Tenant will pay for any payment returned unpaid by the bank. No late charge or fee will be more than the law where the Property is located allows.
6. Security deposit
Tenant will pay a security deposit of before moving in. Landlord will hold, apply and return the deposit as required by the law where the Property is located. After Tenant moves out, Landlord will return the deposit, less any lawful deductions with a written itemized list, within the time that law requires. Tenant may not use the deposit as the last month's rent without Landlord's written consent.
7. Occupants and use
Only Tenant and these people may live at the Property: . Tenant will use the Property only as a private residence, follow all laws, and not disturb neighbors.
8. Utilities
Tenant will pay for these utilities and services: . Landlord will pay for all other utilities and services, if any, that serve the Property.
9. Pets
Pets allowed (describe, or write "none"): Pet deposit, if any: . This does not limit assistance animals that Landlord must allow under fair housing law.
10. Smoking
Smoking rules:
11. Maintenance and repairs
Tenant will keep the Property clean and safe, use appliances and fixtures properly, and promptly report any needed repairs to Landlord in writing. Landlord will make repairs the law requires. Tenant will pay for damage caused by Tenant, other occupants or guests, beyond normal wear and tear.
12. Alterations and locks
Tenant will not paint, make alterations, or add or change locks without Landlord's written consent.
13. Landlord entry
Landlord may enter the Property at reasonable times to inspect, make repairs or show it, after giving Tenant at least hours' notice, or any longer notice the law requires. Landlord may enter without notice in an emergency.
14. Subletting and assignment
Tenant will not sublet the Property or assign this Lease without Landlord's written consent.
15. Moving out
When this Lease ends, Tenant will leave the Property clean and in the same condition as at move-in except for normal wear and tear, return all keys, and give Landlord a forwarding address in writing.
16. Landlord's name and address (Florida Statutes 83.50)
The landlord, or the person authorized to receive notices and demands on the landlord's behalf, is: , at .
17. Radon gas (Florida Statutes 404.056(5))
RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.
18. Security deposit and advance rent (Florida Statutes 83.49(2))
The deposit and any advance rent are held: ☐ in a separate non-interest-bearing account ☐ in a separate interest-bearing account ☐ under a surety bond, at (name and address of depository): . Interest to Tenant: .
YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT REQUIRES PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS. THE LANDLORD MAY TRANSFER ADVANCE RENTS TO THE LANDLORD’S ACCOUNT AS THEY ARE DUE AND WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEN YOU MOVE OUT, YOU MUST GIVE THE LANDLORD YOUR NEW ADDRESS SO THAT THE LANDLORD CAN SEND YOU NOTICES REGARDING YOUR DEPOSIT. THE LANDLORD MUST PROVIDE YOU WRITTEN NOTICE IN PERSON, BY MAIL, OR BY E-MAIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 83.505, FLORIDA STATUTES, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE OUT, OF THE LANDLORD’S INTENT TO IMPOSE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEPOSIT. IF YOU DO NOT REPLY TO THE LANDLORD STATING YOUR OBJECTION TO THE CLAIM WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE LANDLORD’S WRITTEN NOTICE, THE LANDLORD WILL COLLECT THE CLAIM AND MUST MAIL YOU THE REMAINING DEPOSIT, IF ANY. IF THE LANDLORD FAILS TO TIMELY PROVIDE YOU NOTICE, THE LANDLORD MUST RETURN THE DEPOSIT BUT MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO A CLAIM, THE LANDLORD MAY COLLECT FROM THE DEPOSIT, BUT YOU MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT CLAIMING A REFUND. YOU SHOULD ATTEMPT TO INFORMALLY RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BEFORE FILING A LAWSUIT. GENERALLY, THE PARTY IN WHOSE FAVOR A JUDGMENT IS RENDERED WILL BE AWARDED COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES PAYABLE BY THE LOSING PARTY. THIS DISCLOSURE IS BASIC. PLEASE REFER TO PART II OF CHAPTER 83, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO DETERMINE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.
19. Disclosures
Was the Property built before 1978? If yes, the federal lead-based paint disclosure, signed by both parties, is attached, and Tenant received the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.
Other disclosures or addenda attached:
20. Notices
Notices to Landlord go to: . Notices to Tenant go to the Property address, or to any other address Tenant gives Landlord in writing.
21. Governing law and entire agreement
This Lease is governed by the law of Florida, where the Property is located. If any part of this Lease is invalid or conflicts with that law, that part is limited to what the law allows and the rest of the Lease stays in effect. This Lease, with any attached addenda, is the entire agreement. Any change must be in writing and signed by Landlord and Tenant.
22. Additional terms
Signatures
Florida flood disclosure (separate document)
For a lease of one year or longer, Florida Statutes 83.512 requires this flood disclosure as a separate document at or before signing. Print it with the lease.
Flood Disclosure
Flood Insurance: Renters’ insurance policies do not include coverage for damage resulting from floods. Tenant is encouraged to discuss the need to purchase separate flood insurance coverage with Tenant’s insurance agent.
1. Landlord has ☐ has no ☐ knowledge of any flooding that has damaged the dwelling unit during Landlord’s ownership of the dwelling unit.
2. Landlord has ☐ has not ☐ filed a claim with an insurance provider relating to flood damage in the dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a claim with the National Flood Insurance Program.
3. Landlord has ☐ has not ☐ received assistance for flood damage to the dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
4. For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “flooding” means a general or temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of the dwelling unit caused by any of the following: a. The overflow of inland or tidal waters. b. The unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff or surface waters from any established water source, such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch. c. Sustained periods of standing water resulting from rainfall.
Florida lease rules
| Rule | Florida | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | No statutory cap found in Part II of Chapter 83. | 83.49 |
| Deposit return | Within 15 days if no claim; to make a claim, written notice within 30 days by certified mail (or as 83.505 allows), or the claim is forfeited. | 83.49(3) |
| Deposit notice | Landlords with 5 or more units: in the lease or within 30 days, where the deposit is held, whether interest is paid, and the statutory disclosure. | 83.49(2) |
| Late fees | No statute in the residential tenancy law limits them. | Ch. 83, Part II |
| Landlord entry for repairs | At least 24 hours' notice, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. | 83.53 |
| Flood disclosure | For leases of 1 year or longer, a separate flood disclosure in the statutory form, at or before signing. | 83.512 |
| Local rules | Since 2023, regulation of residential tenancies is preempted to the state. | 83.425 |
From the official Florida statute text, read October 29, 2026. Florida preempts local rules on the matters Part II of Chapter 83 covers (83.425). A template, not legal advice.
Notices this Florida lease includes
- The landlord's name and address for notices (83.50).
- The radon gas notice in the exact words of 404.056(5).
- The deposit notice and statutory disclosure (83.49(2)), required for landlords with 5 or more units.
- The flood disclosure, printed below as the separate document 83.512 requires for leases of a year or longer.
The general version is our lease agreement template. For a month-to-month agreement, see the month-to-month lease.
Other state versions: Massachusetts, Colorado and Virginia.
More state versions: New York, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Illinois, New Jersey, Washington and Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a limit on security deposits in Florida?
No statutory cap was found in Florida's residential tenancy law (Chapter 83, Part II). Section 83.49 regulates how deposits are held, disclosed and returned.
How long does a Florida landlord have to return the deposit?
15 days if there is no claim. To keep any part, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days, or the right to claim is forfeited (83.49).
What must a Florida lease disclose?
The landlord's name and address in writing at or before move-in, the radon gas notice in the words of 404.056(5) on a document signed at or before the lease, the deposit notice for landlords with 5 or more units, and for leases of a year or longer a separate flood disclosure (83.512).
How much notice does a Florida landlord need to enter for repairs?
At least 24 hours, and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (83.53).