Free Florida Lease Agreement Template
Florida sets clear timelines for returning a deposit and ending a tenancy, and adds a couple of disclosures unique to the state. Here are the current rules, then generate a Florida-ready lease.
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Florida rules landlords must follow
- Security deposit cap No statutory cap
Florida does not cap the security deposit amount by statute, but it does regulate how the deposit must be held and disclosed (see disclosures below).
- Deposit return deadline 15 days (no claim) / 30 days (claim)
If the landlord makes no claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days after the tenancy ends. To keep any of it, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object.
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy 30 days
Either party must give at least 30 days’ notice before the end of a monthly period to end a month-to-month tenancy. This increased from 15 to 30 days under a 2023 law.
- Notice to enter 24 hours (repairs)
For repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours’ notice and enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., except in an emergency.
Required disclosures
- Lead-based paint (federal)
- For any housing built before 1978, federal law requires the landlord to disclose known lead-based paint and hazards, give the EPA pamphlet “Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,” and include a lead warning in the lease. 42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 CFR Part 35 / 40 CFR Part 745
- Radon gas
- Florida requires every lease to include the statutory radon-gas notice — that radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in buildings and that information is available from the county health department. Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5)
- Where the deposit is held
- Within 30 days of receiving a deposit, the landlord must disclose in writing whether it is held in a separate or commingled account, the name of the depository, and whether interest is paid. Fla. Stat. § 83.49(2)
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FAQ
Florida lease questions
- How much security deposit can a Florida landlord charge?
- Florida does not cap the security deposit amount by statute, but it does regulate how the deposit must be held and disclosed (see disclosures below).
- How long does a Florida landlord have to return the deposit?
- If the landlord makes no claim, the deposit must be returned within 15 days after the tenancy ends. To keep any of it, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days; the tenant then has 15 days to object.
- How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease in Florida?
- Either party must give at least 30 days’ notice before the end of a monthly period to end a month-to-month tenancy. This increased from 15 to 30 days under a 2023 law.
- Is this legal advice?
- No. Free Contract Generator provides self-help templates and general information, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Landlord-tenant law is state- and city-specific and changes; confirm the current rules and consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Rules on this page were checked against the official source cited beside each item on June 13, 2026. Laws change — confirm the current rule before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.