Free Florida Rental Agreement
State-specific residential lease form with Florida landlord-tenant law requirements built in. Fill online, download a signed-ready PDF in minutes.
Security Deposit Max
No statutory maximum
Notice Period
15 days
Notary Required
No
What's in the Florida lease
- Landlord and tenant legal names
- Property address and unit number
- Monthly rent and due date
- Security deposit amount
- Lease start and end dates
- Late payment penalty clause
- Pet addendum section
- Maintenance responsibilities
- Entry notice requirements
- Termination and renewal terms
Florida landlord-tenant rules
Deposit limit
No statutory maximum
Lease termination notice
15 days written notice
Notarization
Not required
Florida Rental Agreement Requirements
The Florida residential lease agreement must comply with the state's landlord-tenant statutes. The maximum security deposit is No statutory maximum. Landlords must provide at least 15 days written notice for lease termination or significant changes to tenancy terms.
InvoDraft's Florida lease template includes all standard required disclosures, state-mandated notice periods, and clauses for pet deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and late payment penalties.
Florida uses its own Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale form (HSMV 82050) for private party vehicle sales. While not legally required for all transactions, the Florida DHSMV recommends using this form to document the sale. Florida does not require notarization for a standard vehicle bill of sale. The buyer must title and register the vehicle within 30 days of the purchase date at a local Florida DHSMV service center. Florida also requires an odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 years old. The bill of sale should include the VIN, year, make, model, mileage, sale price, and both parties' information.
Not legal advice. For complex tenancy situations, disputes, or properties with unique circumstances, consult a licensed attorney in Florida.
Florida rental agreement - common questions
Is a verbal rental agreement valid in Florida?
Verbal rental agreements are technically valid in Florida for leases under one year, but they are extremely difficult to enforce. A written lease protects both landlord and tenant and documents the exact terms agreed to.
What must a Florida rental agreement include?
A Florida lease must include the names of all parties, the property address, monthly rent amount, due date, security deposit amount, lease term, notice period (15 days), and signatures of both parties.
How much notice is required to terminate a lease in Florida?
Florida requires 15 days written notice from either landlord or tenant to terminate a month-to-month rental agreement. For fixed-term leases, the end date serves as the termination date unless renewed.
What is the security deposit limit in Florida?
The maximum security deposit in Florida is No statutory maximum. Landlords must return the deposit (or itemized deductions) within the state-mandated return period.
Can a landlord enter the property without notice in Florida?
No. Florida requires at least 2-day written notice before a landlord may enter a rental property, except in genuine emergencies.
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