Florida Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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A Florida standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that establishes the conditions of leasing residential property for a fixed period of time. Standard residential leases are typically one-year arrangements that can be renewed or extended at the end of the term if the parties agree.

Florida Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Florida standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that establishes the conditions of leasing residential property for a fixed period of time. Standard residential leases are typically one-year arrangements that can be renewed or extended at the end of the term if the parties agree.

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A Florida standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and tenant that establishes the conditions of leasing residential property for a fixed period of time. Standard residential leases are typically one-year arrangements that can be renewed or extended at the end of the term if the parties agree.

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Rental Application – This form helps landlords determine the suitability of potential tenants by collecting background information.

Required Disclosures (4)

  1. Identification – Tenants must receive the name and address of the landlord or a person who can send and receive notices on the landlord’s behalf.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Providing this disclosure to tenants is mandatory if the rental property was built before 1978.[2]
  3. Radon (PDF) – This radon gas disclosure must be provided to tenants before a lease can be signed.[3]
  4. Security Deposit (PDF) – A security deposit disclosure must be given to tenants if the landlord leases more than five individual rental units.[4]

Security Deposit Laws

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 15 days.[5]

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in Florida; rent is due on the first day of the payment period.[6]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. § 83.50
  2. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  3. § 404.056(5)
  4. § 83.49(2)
  5. § 83.49(3)(a)
  6. § 83.46(1)