Florida · Tenant screening
Can my city limit tenant screening in Florida?
Florida law decides, not your city or county.
State law overrides any local rule on how landlords screen applicants.
Why, and the exact law
From Fla. Stat. § 83.425, read Oct 6, 2026. Show the law
“the screening process used by a landlord in approving tenancies;”
Fla. Stat. § 83.425 · leg.state.fl.us Applying? See all the limits
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State preemption of local tenant screening regulation
Can my city limit tenant screening?
Florida law decides, not your city or county.
State law overrides any local rule on how landlords screen applicants.
- In force since
- 2023
The law, word for word
“the screening process used by a landlord in approving tenancies;”
Fla. Stat. § 83.425 · leg.state.fl.us · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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