Is this a free Florida lease agreement template?

Yes. Download the Florida-labeled PDF or editable Word template without payment or an account. Review the completed agreement and attach every disclosure that applies to the property.

How much notice ends a Florida month-to-month tenancy?

Florida Statutes § 83.57 generally requires at least 30 days' written notice before the end of the monthly period for a tenancy without a specific duration. Different rules apply to other periodic terms and particular situations.

Is the Florida PDF fillable?

The PDF is a printable blank, not an interactive form. Use the editable Word file or the guided builder when you want to enter terms electronically.

Free Florida Lease Agreement Template

Last updated July 17, 2026

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Download a free Florida residential lease agreement template

Florida-labeled blank form with the jurisdiction set to Florida. The PDF is printable and the Word file is editable—no account or payment required. Review current state and local requirements and attach any required disclosures or addenda before signing.

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What is a Florida residential lease agreement?

A Florida residential lease agreement sets the rules for renting a Florida home: the parties, premises, rent, length of the tenancy, security deposit, repairs, utilities, and house rules. Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act supplies rules that can control even when a lease says something different. A strong Florida lease makes the agreed business terms clear while leaving room for statutory notices and property-specific disclosures.

This page focuses on ordinary residential rental property. It is not a substitute for reviewing the current statute when a dispute, early move-out, eviction, subsidized tenancy, or local ordinance is involved.

Key features

Florida-focused deposit holding and move-out notice considerations
A practical landlord-access section tied to Florida’s notice rule
A checklist reminder to attach the separate flood disclosure required for many one-year leases
Clear rent, utilities, parking, maintenance, and property-rule terms
A guided process for generating and signing the final lease

Florida deposits, notices, and access

Florida Statutes § 83.49 sets out how a landlord may hold deposit money or advance rent and what happens at the end of a tenancy. When a landlord does not intend to make a claim on the deposit, the statute provides a 15-day return timeline. When the landlord intends to impose a claim, the statute instead requires written notice within the statutory period. The lease should identify the deposit and advance-rent amounts separately and should not promise a timeline that conflicts with § 83.49.

Florida also addresses ordinary access. Under § 83.53, a tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the listed lawful purposes, but the landlord may not abuse access or use it to harass. For nonemergency repair entry, the statute presumes at least 24 hours to be reasonable notice and defines reasonable time as 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Other entry grounds and exceptions have separate rules. A Florida lease can explain how routine repair requests and notices will be documented without attempting to replace the statute.

Florida lease points to confirm

Topic	Statewide rule to review	Primary source
Deposit handling	The statute specifies permissible holding methods and separate move-out procedures when a claim is or is not made.	Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Routine repair entry	At least 24 hours is presumed reasonable notice for nonemergency repair entry, at a reasonable time between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; other entry rules and exceptions remain separate.	Fla. Stat. § 83.53
Flood disclosure	For a residential lease of one year or longer, a separate statutory flood disclosure is required at or before execution.	Fla. Stat. § 83.512
Month-to-month notice	A tenancy without a specific duration generally requires at least 30 days’ written notice before the end of the monthly period.	Fla. Stat. § 83.57

Florida flood disclosure and property details

Florida Statutes § 83.512 requires a landlord to complete and provide a separate flood disclosure to a prospective tenant at or before execution of a residential rental agreement for a term of one year or longer. The required disclosure addresses the landlord's knowledge of flood damage, insurance claims, and assistance related to the dwelling unit. It should be handled as its own document; a generic sentence buried in the lease is not a substitute for the statutory form.

The Florida lease should also state who pays each utility, what happens to keys and parking credentials, whether pets or smoking are allowed, and how repair requests should be submitted. Specific house rules should be written clearly enough that both parties can follow them. For a condominium, homeowners' association, or community with separate rules, attach the applicable documents rather than relying on a vague reference.

What to include in a Florida lease

Parties and property — legal names, the full Florida address, included furnishings, parking, and any common-area or association terms.
Rent and term — amount, due date, payment method, fixed-term or periodic arrangement, and the agreed renewal process.
Deposit and advance rent — the amount and purpose of each payment, with the statutory handling and notice process left intact.
Access and maintenance — repair contacts, emergency procedures, and routine-entry communications consistent with § 83.53.
Required addenda — the separate flood disclosure when § 83.512 applies, plus federal or property-specific disclosures.

Before signing a Florida lease

Review the Florida lease alongside the current version of Chapter 83 and the property's actual conditions. Make sure the flood disclosure is completed where required, the deposit provisions do not alter statutory rights, and the lease does not overstate a landlord's entry rights. A lawyer should review a Florida lease when the property has unusual facts, the parties expect an early termination, or a dispute is already developing.