Florida Landlord Tenant Law

Fair Housing Agency:

Commission on Human Relations

325 John Knox Road

Building F, Suite 240

Tallahassee, FL 32399

(904) 488-7082

Notice of Entry: 12 Hours

Lease Termination: 15 Days (Florida Stat Ann. § 8357) No state statue on the amount of notice required to increase the rent

Security Deposit: Must be returned within 15 to 45 days depending on whether tenant disputes deductions

Consumer Protection Office: 

Division of Consumer Services

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

235 Mayo Bldg.

Tallahassee ,Fl  32399

(904) 922-2966

(800) 435-7352

Florida Disposition of Personal Property Landlord and Tenant Act: Click Here

Florida Forcible Entry and Detainer: Click Here

Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: Click Here

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