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Florida Tenant Rights

Security Deposit Limit

No limit

Return: 15-30 days

Nonpayment Notice

3 days

Right to cure: Yes

Just Cause Required

No

Key Tenant Rights in Florida

  • Right to written notice before eviction
  • Protection from illegal lockouts
  • Right to contest eviction in court
  • Security deposit protections
  • 7-day notice for lease violations

Common Eviction Defenses in Florida

Improper notice periods
Landlord entering without permission
Security deposit disputes
Habitability concerns
Improper service of notice

Key Statutes

Landlord-Tenant Law

Fla. Stat. Ch. 83, Part II

Eviction Procedure

Fla. Stat. ยง 83.56-83.62

Legal Aid in Florida

Florida Bar Lawyer Referral

800-342-8011

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