Florida Residential Lease Agreement (2026)
A fixed-term lease (for example, 12 months) for a whole house or apartment. Florida does not cap security deposits, but every lease must include the radon notice (Fla. Stat. §404.056(5)), and leases of one year or more need a separate flood disclosure signed before the lease (§83.512).
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Florida: key facts
- Security deposit limit
- No limit. Landlords with 5+ units must give the statutory deposit notice (§83.49(2)(d)).
- Deposit return
- 15 days if no claim; with a claim, written notice within 30 days by certified mail (§83.49(3)).
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- At least 30 days before the end of a monthly rental period (§83.57(3)).
- Required disclosures
- Radon notice, landlord/agent name and address (§83.50), flood disclosure for leases of 1 year or more (§83.512).
- Landlord entry
- 24 hours' notice for repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (§83.53).
- Homes built before 1978
- Federal law requires the lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet (40 CFR 745.113). The form adds it automatically.
Official sources: Fla. Stat. §83.49 · Fla. Stat. §83.512 · Fla. Stat. §404.056 · Last reviewed: October 2026
How it works
- Answer questions about the home, the tenants, rent and deposit. The form checks Florida limits.
- See a free preview of your lease.
- Pay once and download PDF + Word, with the Florida addendum and signing instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Florida?
- No limit. Landlords with 5+ units must give the statutory deposit notice (§83.49(2)(d)).
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental in Florida?
- At least 30 days before the end of a monthly rental period (§83.57(3)).
- Does the lease include the lead-based paint disclosure?
- Yes. If the home was built before 1978, the federal Lead Warning Statement and the disclosure section are added automatically; you must also give the tenant the EPA pamphlet.
- Does the lease need to be notarized?
- No. A residential lease is signed by the landlord and every adult tenant; each tenant gets a signed copy.
- Can I get it in Spanish?
- Yes. You sign the English lease and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.
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