Florida Lease Agreement Template
Reviewed by the Agiled editorial teamUpdated June 2026
The lease template below works in Florida once you fill in the state-specific numbers — and those numbers are what this page covers: the deposit cap, how fast the deposit must come back, how much notice the landlord owes before entering, and what it takes to end a month-to-month tenancy. The download is the same attorney-style boilerplate as our standard lease; Florida law fills in the blanks.
Florida lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 15 days if no deductions; 30 days to give notice of a claim |
| Landlord entry notice | Reasonable notice (statute specifies 24 hours for repairs) |
| Month-to-month termination notice | 30 days' written notice (raised from 15 in 2023) |
| Late fees | No statutory cap; must be in the lease |
State laws change frequently and this summary is not legal advice. Verify current rules against the state statute or with a licensed attorney before relying on them.
How Florida handles lease agreements
Florida has no deposit cap at all, but its claim procedure is strict: the landlord forfeits the right to deduct if the 30-day claim notice isn't sent by certified mail. In Florida, the security deposit rule is: no statutory cap. After move-out, the landlord's deadline to return the deposit is 15 days if no deductions; 30 days to give notice of a claim, and ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (raised from 15 in 2023). Confirm current figures against the state statute before signing — legislatures amend landlord-tenant law frequently.
Florida lease agreement FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Florida?
No statutory cap. Put the exact deposit amount in the lease, along with where it is held, and check the current statute — several states have recently lowered their caps.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Florida?
15 days if no deductions; 30 days to give notice of a claim. The return should include an itemized statement for any deductions; missing the statutory deadline can expose the landlord to penalty damages in many states.
How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Florida?
Reasonable notice (statute specifies 24 hours for repairs). Even where no statute sets a number, writing a notice period into the lease (24–48 hours is the national norm) protects both sides.
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Florida?
30 days' written notice (raised from 15 in 2023). Give notice in writing and keep proof of delivery — the notice period is one of the most commonly litigated lease terms.
The full lease agreement guide
Clause-by-clause guidance, common mistakes, and the complete template text live on the main page: Lease Agreement Template — full guide and download.