Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in Florida.
Governing statute: Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. § 83.40-83.682)
Comply with building/housing codes, maintain roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls, plumbing, reasonable pest control, locks, hot water, heat, running water
Written notice specifying noncompliance; if not corrected within 7 days, tenant may terminate lease
7 days for material noncompliance; no separate emergency timeline in statute
Disclaimer: This is a general summary of Florida landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified Florida attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.
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