Florida (FL) lease form
Quick answer
Florida does not mandate a written lease, but any written agreement must include radon gas language, landlord contact information, and security deposit disclosures under Chapter 83. A 2026 flood disclosure law adds a new written form requirement before lease signing.
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Every lease longer than 45 days must contain the state-mandated radon gas warning statement verbatim (Fla. Stat. § 404.056(5)).
Landlord's legal name and current mailing address must be disclosed to the tenant at lease signing (Fla. Stat. § 83.50).
Landlord must disclose the name and address of the depository holding the security deposit and whether it is interest-bearing (Fla. Stat. § 83.49).
A separate written flood disclosure form is required before signing, covering prior flood damage, insurance claims, and government assistance received (Fla. Stat. § 83.512, effective 2026).
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead hazards and the EPA pamphlet for all pre-1978 residential units.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Florida Statutes Chapter 83, Part II (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Florida lease FAQ
No, but Florida's 2026 flood disclosure requires a signed written form before any lease is executed, making a written agreement practically necessary.
Under Fla. Stat. § 83.512, landlords must provide a separate written form before signing disclosing any known prior flood damage, flood insurance claims, and government assistance received for the property.
Yes. Any lease over 45 days must contain the exact statutory radon gas warning language under § 404.056(5); omitting it exposes the landlord to challenges.
No. Waivers of landlord liability for negligence or tenant statutory rights are void and unenforceable under § 83.47.
