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Florida Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Florida sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Florida sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 15 to 60 days depending on whether deductions are claimed after move-out (Fla. Stat. 83.49).

This template walks you through every clause a Florida lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Florida security deposit rules

Florida security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline15 to 60 days depending on whether deductions are claimed
StatuteFla. Stat. 83.49

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Florida requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Florida

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Florida as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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