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Florida Residential Lease Agreement Template

Florida leases carry unusually specific deposit paperwork: you must hold funds in a separate Florida bank account or under a surety bond, tell the tenant in writing how they're held, and include statutory deposit-return language. Add the required radon gas notice and 24-hour entry rules, and a generic lease rarely covers everything a Florida landlord needs.

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Florida rules to know

  • Disclose how the deposit is held

    Deposits must be kept in a separate Florida bank account (interest-bearing or not) or secured by a surety bond. Within 30 days of receiving it, you must tell the tenant in writing how and where it is held, and the lease must include the statutory deposit-return language.

    Fla. Stat. 83.49(1)-(3)

  • 15/30-day deposit return rules

    If you make no claim, return the deposit within 15 days after the tenant moves out. To make a claim, send written notice by certified mail within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object. Missing the 30-day notice generally forfeits your right to deduct.

    Fla. Stat. 83.49(3)

  • Include the radon disclosure

    Every rental agreement for a building must contain the state's radon gas notice, using the statutory wording, either in the lease or as a signed addendum.

    Fla. Stat. 404.056(5)

  • 24 hours notice to enter for repairs

    Landlords must give at least 24 hours notice before entering to make repairs, and entry must be between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Local rent control is generally preempted by state law under the 2023 Live Local Act.

    Fla. Stat. 83.53; Fla. Stat. 125.0103

Last updated 2026-10-05

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What a residential lease agreement covers

  • Parties, premises and term
  • Rent, due date and late fees
  • Security deposit amount and return
  • Maintenance and repair responsibilities
  • Pets, guests and use restrictions
  • Entry and notice rules
  • Required state and federal disclosures

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Florida 15/30-day rule for deposits?
If you make no claim on the deposit, return it within 15 days after the tenant moves out. To make a claim, send written notice by certified mail within 30 days, and the tenant then has 15 days to object. Missing the 30-day notice generally forfeits your right to deduct anything.
Does my Florida lease need a radon disclosure?
Yes. Every Florida rental agreement for a building must contain the state's radon gas notice using the statutory wording. You can place it directly in the lease or attach it as a signed addendum. Using the exact required language matters, so avoid paraphrasing it.
When can a Florida landlord enter to make repairs?
You must give at least 24 hours notice before entering to make repairs, and entry must happen between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Putting these limits in the lease helps tenants know what to expect and shows you are following state rules when scheduling maintenance visits.
How much can I charge for a security deposit?
Many states cap deposits — often at one or two months' rent — and set a deadline for returning them with an itemized list of deductions. The cap and deadline vary by state.
What disclosures does a lease need?
Federal law requires a lead-based paint disclosure for most housing built before 1978. States add their own, such as mold, flood zone, bed bugs or the deposit's bank location.
Can I just use a national lease template?
Risky. Lease law is mostly state and local, and a clause that's fine in one state can be void — or carry penalties — in another.

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