Florida Renters' Rights

Florida Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent

Find out what justifies rent withholding in Florida if your rental unit has serious defects.

Florida Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn Florida rent rules, including notice landlords must give tenants to raise the rent or end the tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Florida

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Florida and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in Florida

Learn if you have legal grounds to fight your eviction and win the right to stay in your rental unit in Florida.

Florida Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out how much advance notice you or the landlord must provide to terminate a rental agreement that runs month-to-month in Florida.

Florida Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Florida landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Florida Small Claims Court

Here’s an overview of the steps involved with filing a security deposit lawsuit in Florida.