Florida
What's changing in Florida rental law
Every dated change in our sources for Florida: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.
As of Oct 7, 2026. Not legal advice.
In effect
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Florida
Took effect: State preemption of local tenant screening regulation
Florida law decides, not your city or county.
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Florida
Took effect: State preemption of local rental application and fee regulation
Florida law sets no limit on application fees.
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Florida
Took effect: State preemption of local security deposit regulation
No. Only Florida law sets deposit rules.
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Florida
Took effect: State bar on local rent control (municipalities)
No. Florida forbids local rent control.
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Florida
Took effect: State bar on local rent control (counties)
Yes. Florida law sets no limit on rent increases.
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Florida
Took effect: Termination of tenancy without specific term
No reason needed, just 30 days' notice.
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Florida
Took effect: Termination of rental agreement (notice for nonpayment and noncompliance)
3 days' written notice to pay or move out.
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Florida
Took effect: Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant
No limit set by state law.
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