Florida Rental Agreement

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A Florida rental agreement is a legal contract where one party (the “landlord”) lets another party (the “tenant”) use a property in exchange for regular (usually monthly) payments of rent. The terms of a rental agreement must agree with Florida’s legal standards to be valid and enforceable.

Florida Rental Agreement Types

Residential Lease Agreement

The Florida residential lease agreement (“rental agreement”) is a legal contract for a tenant to use a residential property in exchange for a regular rental fee, subject to the terms and conditions agreed by all parties.

Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

A Florida month-to-month lease agreement is a contract (not necessarily written) where a tenant pays to rent property from a landlord. The contract lasts for one month, and is renewable on a month-to-month basis.

Rental Application Form

In Florida, a rental application form is a document landlords use to screen prospective tenants and help determine whether they make a good fit for the property and the landlord’s rental terms.

Residential Sublease Agreement

A Florida sublease agreement is a legal contract where the property rented by an exisiting tenant ("sublessor") gets rented (“subleased”) to a new tenant ("sublessee"), usually after the landlord gives permission.

Roommate Agreement

A Florida roommate agreement (“room rental agreement”) is a legal contract between two or more people (“co-tenants”) who share a rental property according to rules they set, including things like splitting rent. This agreement binds the co-tenants living together, and doesn’t include the landlord.

Commercial Lease Agreement

A Florida commercial lease agreement is a contract specifically for a business to rent commercial space.

Common Rental Agreements in Florida

Florida Required Lease Disclosures

To learn more about required disclosures in Florida, click here.

Some cities have required and recommended disclosures that differ from Florida law, with one notable example being Jacksonville.

Florida Landlord Tenant Laws

To learn more about landlord tenant laws in Florida, click here .

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A facility or unit owner may charge a tenant a reasonable late fee for each period that he or she does not pay rent due under the rental agreement. The amount of the late fee and the conditions for imposing such fee must be stated in the rental agreement or in an addendum to such agreement. For purposes of this subsection, a late fee of $20, or 20 percent of the monthly rent, whichever is greater, is reasonable and does not constitute a penalty. In addition to late fees, a facility or unit owner may also charge a tenant a reasonable fee for any expenses incurred as a result of rent collection or lien enforcement.