Florida (FL) lease form
Florida residential leases are governed by the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, codified in Part II of Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes. Unlike some states, Florida does not mandate a single official lease form, but landlords must satisfy several statutory disclosure and drafting requirements before a tenancy can begin. Getting these right matters: prohibited provisions do not simply become unenforceable - they can expose a landlord to actual damages claims from tenants who are harmed by the inclusion of those clauses.
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Federal law (Title X, Section 1018) requires landlords of housing built before January 1, 1978 to disclose any known lead-based paint or lead hazards, provide available records and reports, and give tenants the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.' A signed lead-based paint addendum must be retained for at least three years. This applies to all rental properties regardless of state.
Florida law requires the following verbatim disclosure in all residential leases (except transient occupancies of 45 days or fewer): 'RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.' The statement must appear at or before the execution of the rental agreement.
At or before the commencement of tenancy, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the landlord or a person authorized to receive notices and demands on the landlord's behalf. Any change to this information must be delivered to the tenant within 10 days. As of July 1, 2025, email delivery is permitted if the parties have agreed to electronic notices via a signed addendum under Section 83.505.
Within 30 days of receiving a security deposit or advance rent, the landlord must provide written notice stating the name and address of the depository (or that a surety bond has been posted), whether the account is interest-bearing, and the applicable interest rate. The notice must also include the statutory language informing tenants of their right to receive the deposit back, the 30-day claim notice requirement, and the 15-day objection window. This disclosure is often embedded directly in the lease.
For rental agreements of one year or longer, landlords must provide a separate written flood disclosure form before the lease is signed. The form requires landlords to state whether they have knowledge of flooding that damaged the unit during their ownership, whether they have filed insurance claims for flood damage (including NFIP claims), and whether they have received FEMA assistance for flood damage. The disclosure must also inform tenants that standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. If a landlord violates this requirement and the tenant suffers substantial personal property loss from flooding, the tenant may terminate the lease with 30 days written notice.
For buildings exceeding three stories in height, the landlord must disclose to tenants initially moving into the building the availability or lack of availability of fire protection in the building. This disclosure should be made at or before commencement of tenancy.
Under Florida common law, landlords have a duty to disclose known facts that materially affect the value or habitability of the property and are not readily observable by the tenant. This includes known mold problems, structural defects, or other hidden conditions. While Florida has no standalone mold disclosure statute, failing to disclose known mold can result in liability for non-disclosure.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Chapter 83 Part II, Florida Statutes (Sections 83.40 - 83.683). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Florida lease FAQ
Florida requires several disclosures in or alongside a residential lease. The landlord must disclose their name and address (or an authorized agent's) in writing at or before move-in under Section 83.50. The radon gas warning in the exact language prescribed by Section 404.056 must appear in every residential lease lasting more than 45 days. Security deposit handling details must be disclosed within 30 days of receipt under Section 83.49. For leases of one year or more, a separate flood disclosure form is required under Section 83.512 (effective October 1, 2025). Buildings over three stories must disclose fire protection availability. For housing built before 1978, federal law (Title X) requires a lead-based paint disclosure addendum regardless of state law.
Florida law does not require residential leases to be in writing for them to be legally enforceable - an oral agreement can create a valid tenancy. However, a written lease is strongly advisable because it is the only way to satisfy the statutory disclosure requirements (radon, deposit, flood, landlord identity), establish clear rent and term terms, and enforce lease-specific rules like pet policies or late fees. Without a written lease, many landlord-favorable provisions simply cannot be enforced.
Under Section 83.47, any clause that waives tenant rights established by Chapter 83 or limits landlord liability arising under law is void and unenforceable. Section 83.67 prohibits clauses that authorize self-help eviction tactics such as lockouts, removal of doors or windows, or utility shutoffs as a means of removing a tenant. Section 83.45 empowers courts to refuse to enforce or modify unconscionable provisions. Section 83.535 prohibits blanket bans on waterbeds. A landlord who includes prohibited provisions and a tenant suffers actual damages as a result can be held liable for those damages.
Florida does not have a standalone mold disclosure statute for residential rentals. However, under Florida common law, landlords have a duty to disclose known facts that materially affect the value or habitability of the property and are not readily observable by the tenant. Known mold contamination that a landlord conceals can therefore support a claim for damages even without a specific statutory disclosure requirement. Best practice is to disclose any known mold issues in writing before or at lease signing.
Florida Statute Section 404.056(5) requires the following exact language to appear in residential leases (except transient occupancies of 45 days or fewer): 'RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.' The disclosure does not require radon testing or mitigation, only the written notice.
