FLORIDA'S LANDLORD/TENANT RIGHTS

Questions concerning landlord/tenant rights are one of the top five areas of inquiry in the City's Consumer Affairs Division. Most people living in leased apartments and other rental housing know there are laws dealing with landlord/tenant relationships; but they often don't find out the details until there is a problem.

The following landlord/tenant information is provided to answer many of the questions frequently asked regarding landlord/tenant rental relationships, according to Florida's Landlord/Tenant Law (Chapter 83, Part II).

You may download the law for review by entering the "Frequently Asked Questions" feature on the Division's Home Page. Consumers may also receive a free copy of the law or a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services brochure entitled "Florida's Landlord/Tenant Rights", by contacting the Division at 630-3467.

ENTIRE DOCUMENT
BEFORE YOU RENT
THE LANDLORD'S REPONSIBILITIES
IF THE LANDLORD DOES NOT COMPLY
RENT WITHHOLDING FROM LANDLORDS
THE TENANT'S REPONSIBILITIES
TENANTS FAILURE TO MEET LEASE OBLIGATIONS
EVICTION
TENANTS FAILURE TO PAY RENT
OTHER TYPES OF EVICTIONS
LANDLORDS CAN'T JUST THROW YOU OUT!
WHEN YOU DECIDE TO MOVE
YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT