Florida Tenancy Law

Florida Lease Review — AI Analysis of Your Rental Agreement

AI lease analysis for Florida rental agreements — Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes, security deposit rules, and post-2023 rent-control deregulation guidance.

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Florida laws we check against

LeaseScan reads your rental agreement and flags every clause that conflicts with — or is materially harsher than — these statutes.

Florida Statutes Ch. 83

Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes governs every residential tenancy. Sets out tenant rights, landlord duties, rent timing, and termination procedures.

Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq.

Security deposits

§ 83.49 — Security deposit handling

Florida sets no statutory deposit cap, but landlords must hold deposits in a Florida bank, separate from operating funds, and disclose handling within 30 days of receipt.

Fla. Stat. § 83.49

Rent control

No rent control after 2023

Florida HB 1417 (2023) preempts local rent-control ordinances. Increases must follow lease terms; mid-term hikes typically prohibited absent renewal.

Fla. HB 1417 (2023)

Landlord entry

§ 83.53 — Reasonable notice

Florida requires 12 hours notice for non-emergency entry, between 7:30am and 8:00pm. Emergency entry permitted without notice.

Fla. Stat. § 83.53

What you get on every Florida lease scan

Clause-by-clause severity flags (critical / warning / fair / info)
Plain-English explanation of each problematic clause
Specific statute citation for Florida where the clause conflicts
Top negotiation points with suggested wording to ask the landlord
Risk score 0–100 so you know how problematic the lease is overall
Shareable report URL you can send to your landlord or letting agent

Not legal advice. LeaseScan is an AI-powered tool that flags clauses that may be unfair, unclear, or worth negotiating under Florida law. It is not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in Florida. For binding legal opinions on your tenancy, consult a regulated professional.