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TurboTenant has meticulously crafted a Florida lease agreement, with careful reviews and contributions from Florida legal experts and seasoned landlords. This comprehensive document is designed to keep landlords legally compliant and thoroughly protected as they navigate the property rental landscape.
The first section of the lease is dedicated to capturing information that is unique to the landlord’s situation, including tenant identities, rental amounts, and utility arrangements. This customizable section is completed through TurboTenant’s lease creation process. This setup ensures clarity and ease of understanding for both landlords and tenants, with key details presented in a summary table front and center in the lease document. Further aspects of the tenancy such as smoking policies, utility responsibilities, and key management are detailed in the remainder of Section 1. Noteworthy points in this section include:
The second section is composed of clauses that are particularly tailored to align with Florida’s legal framework. To ensure adherence to state laws, these clauses are fixed, with the exception of security deposit information in Section 2.4, which can be modified as well as by using our Advanced Editor feature. Please note that changing any clauses in Sections 2 and 3 may take you out of compliance with state or local law so consultation with an attorney is always advised. Highlighted clauses within this section include:
The third section includes clauses that are generally standard across lease agreements in the United States. These clauses, crafted in collaboration with experienced landlords, encapsulate best practices for a solid landlord-tenant relationship. This section covers:
Florida’s landlord-tenant law encompasses several specific items that landlords should be well-versed in:
TurboTenant’s Florida lease agreement addresses various state-specific legal provisions:
According to the lease agreement, tenants who do not return all keys must pay the full cost for rekeying the property.
Landlords are entitled to charge a late fee if rent is not paid by 5:00 pm on the second day of the month. The fee is 10% of the unpaid rent amount.
Landlords must return the security deposit within 15 days if no deductions are made. If deductions are necessary, landlords must notify the tenant within 30 days and, if uncontested, return the remaining balance within 30 days after the notice.
Yes, Florida law includes specific provisions regarding security deposit handling, radon disclosures, landlord entry, and waterbed usage. Ensure you are familiar with these laws and how they are addressed in the lease agreement to maintain compliance.