Florida Lease Agreement
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$49 to downloadFLORIDA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
For residential property located in the State of Florida
1. Parties
This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on July 27, 2026 between ________________ ("Landlord") and ________________ ("Tenant"). Landlord's address for notices is ________________.
2. Premises
Landlord leases to Tenant the ________________ located at ________________ (the "Premises"). The Premises are rented unfurnished. The Premises shall be used as a private residence only.
3. Term
The term of this Agreement begins on ________________ and ends on ________________. If Tenant remains in possession after the end date with Landlord's consent and without a new written agreement, the tenancy becomes month-to-month on the same terms.
4. Rent
Tenant shall pay rent of ________________ per month, due on day ________________ of each month. Rent shall be paid by the method the Landlord designates in writing.
Rent is considered paid when received by Landlord. Partial payment does not waive Landlord's right to collect the full amount due or to pursue any remedy available under this Agreement or state law.
5. Late Charges
No late charge applies under this Agreement. Rent remains due in full on the date stated above.
6. Security Deposit
Tenant shall pay a security deposit of ________________ before taking possession of the Premises. The deposit secures Tenant's performance of this Agreement and may be applied to unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and other amounts Tenant owes.
7. Occupancy
The Premises shall be occupied only by the Tenant(s) named above and their minor children. Guests staying longer than fourteen (14) consecutive days require Landlord's written consent.
8. Utilities
Tenant is responsible for all utilities and services except those listed below. Landlord is responsible for no utilities unless required by law.
9. Pets
No pets or animals may be kept on the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. This clause does not apply to assistance animals required by fair housing law.
10. Smoking
Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Premises, including balconies and patios. Tenant is responsible for any damage or odour remediation caused by smoking.
11. Maintenance and Repairs
Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and sanitary and shall promptly notify Landlord in writing of any needed repair, water leak, mold, or dangerous condition. Tenant is responsible for damage caused by Tenant, Tenant's household members, or Tenant's guests.
Landlord shall maintain the Premises in a habitable condition and make repairs required by law within a reasonable time after receiving written notice.
12. Alterations
Tenant shall not paint, remodel, install fixtures, or make alterations to the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent. Any permitted alteration becomes part of the Premises unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
13. Landlord's Right of Entry
Landlord may enter the Premises to inspect, make repairs, or show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers, after giving Tenant reasonable advance notice. Landlord may enter without notice in an emergency.
14. Assignment and Subletting
Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet all or part of the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.
15. Default
If Tenant fails to pay rent when due or breaches any other term of this Agreement, Landlord may terminate the tenancy and pursue eviction and damages as permitted by state law, after giving any notice the law requires.
17. Entire Agreement
This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and replaces any prior understanding. It may be changed only in writing signed by both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions stay in effect. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
6a. Security Deposit Disclosure (Florida)
Within thirty (30) days of receiving the security deposit, Landlord shall notify Tenant in writing of the manner in which the deposit is held, the name and address of the depository, and whether the deposit bears interest, as required by Florida law.
THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 83.49(3), FLORIDA STATUTES: YOUR LEASE 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 MAIL YOU NOTICE, 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 NOTICE, THE LANDLORD WILL COLLECT THE CLAIM AND MUST MAIL YOU THE REMAINING DEPOSIT, IF ANY.
18. Radon Gas Disclosure (Florida)
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.
13a. Notice Before Entry (Florida)
Except in an emergency, Landlord shall give Tenant at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice before entering the Premises for repairs, and shall enter only at reasonable times.
21. Early Termination (Florida)
Florida law allows the parties to agree in a separate written addendum to a liquidated early termination fee not exceeding two (2) months' rent. Unless such an addendum is signed, Tenant remains liable for rent as it becomes due, subject to Landlord's duty to mitigate damages.
- Fla. Stat. § 83.49(2), (3)
- Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5)
- Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2)
- Fla. Stat. § 83.595
What Florida law requires
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Chapter 83, Part II) is unusually prescriptive about two things: how you hold a security deposit and how you count the days on a rent notice. Both trip up landlords using generic templates — the three-day notice excludes weekends and legal holidays, and the deposit disclosure has to reach the tenant within 30 days. These documents handle both.
- Security deposit cap
- None, but the deposit must be held in a Florida account or bondedFla. Stat. § 83.49(1)
- Deposit disclosure to tenant
- Written notice of where the deposit is held, within 30 days of receiving itFla. Stat. § 83.49(2), (3)
- Deposit return deadline
- 15 days if no deduction; 30 days to send written notice of a claimFla. Stat. § 83.49(3)
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly periodFla. Stat. § 83.57
Statute references are provided so you can verify each rule yourself. LandlordDocs is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Why not just use one of the big legal form sites?
You can — their templates are fine. The complaints are almost never about the documents; they are about the billing.
Questions landlords ask
Do I need a written lease?
A verbal month-to-month tenancy is legal in most states, but without a written lease you cannot prove what was agreed about rent, deposits, pets, or repairs. Nearly every landlord-tenant dispute comes down to what the lease says — if there isn't one, the tenant's version competes with yours.
Is this lease valid without a lawyer?
A lease is a private contract between you and your tenant. It does not need to be notarized or reviewed by an attorney to be enforceable. What matters is that its terms comply with your state's landlord-tenant statutes — which is exactly what the state-specific clauses in this document are for.
Can I reuse it for another unit?
Yes. You keep the Word file, so you can update names, addresses and rent for the next tenancy. There is no subscription and nothing expires.
What format do I get?
A print-ready PDF for signing and an editable Word (.docx) file you can keep and adapt.
Where do I have to keep a Florida security deposit?
In a separate Florida banking institution account (interest-bearing or not, held separately from your own funds) or posted as a surety bond with the clerk of the circuit court. Within 30 days of receiving the deposit you must tell the tenant in writing where it is held and whether it earns interest (Fla. Stat. § 83.49). This lease includes that disclosure.
How long do I have to return the deposit in Florida?
15 days if you are not keeping any of it. If you intend to claim part of it, you must send written notice of the claim by certified mail within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object. Miss the 30-day deadline and you forfeit the right to claim against the deposit.