Free Florida lease review checked against state law.
Upload your Florida apartment, house or room lease. We compare every clause with 22 Florida laws, and tie each flag to the statute behind it.
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In about two minutes you’ll see how many clauses work against you, how serious each one is, and what they could cost you over 12 months. No login, and your file is deleted after the analysis.
What a Florida lease can’t include
Florida sets no cap on deposits, late fees or application fees, and cities can’t add one. Its protection works differently: any lease term that waives a right under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is void, and the Act spells out deposit, entry and lockout rules a lease can’t override.
- Waiving your rights under the Landlord and Tenant ActFla. Stat. § 83.47
- Excusing the landlord’s own negligenceFla. Stat. § 83.47
- Legal fees that only run one wayFla. Stat. § 83.48
- A “non-refundable” deposit, or keeping it without noticeFla. Stat. § 83.49
- Repair entry without 24 hours’ noticeFla. Stat. § 83.53
- Lockouts or removing your belongingsFla. Stat. § 83.67
- A lease-break fee over two months’ rentFla. Stat. § 83.595
- Ending the lease instantly over a guestFla. Stat. § 83.56
- Pet fees for an emotional support animalFla. Stat. § 760.27
Legal in Florida, even if it feels unfair
We flag what the law prohibits, not everything that’s inconvenient. These terms are lawful in Florida, so the report won’t call them illegal:
A large security deposit or a pet deposit
Florida sets no maximum deposit, and a separate pet deposit is allowed. The holding, notice and return rules still apply.
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Any late fee the lease states
Florida has no late-fee cap and no required grace period, and cities can’t add one. A court can still refuse to enforce an unconscionable term.
Fla. Stat. § 83.425
A non-refundable application fee
Florida has no cap on application fees and no rule that they be refundable.
Fla. Stat. § 83.425
A ban on subletting
Florida gives tenants no statutory right to sublet, so a no-sublet clause is generally enforceable.
Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Everything we check in a Florida lease
Every rule below comes from official Florida or federal government text and was reviewed before it went live. Each citation links to that text.
Security deposits
Deposit limit
How the deposit is held
Return deadline
What can be deducted
Penalties for wrongful withholding
Rent, fees and charges
Application and screening fees
Late fee limits
Rent control and stabilization
Move-in and other fee limits
Clauses the law voids
Clauses that waive tenant rights
Clauses excusing the landlord’s own negligence
Repairs, safety and living conditions
Landlord’s duty to repair
Common areas
Pests and rodents
Uninhabitable conditions
Rent withholding and escrow
Federal lead-paint disclosure
Entry and privacy
Notice before entry
Emergency entry
Eviction, lockouts and ending a lease
Retaliation
Lockouts and self-help eviction
Utility shutoffs
Notice to quit
Court eviction process
Grounds for eviction
Early termination rights
Automatic renewal and end-of-lease notice
Military and senior early termination
Roommates and subletting
Roommates and occupancy
Discrimination and fair housing
Protected classes
Families with children
Disability accommodations
Assistance animals
Vouchers and source of income
Florida renter guides
Questions about Florida lease reviews
Is the Florida lease review free?
Yes. Upload your lease with no login and in about two minutes you’ll see how many clauses work against you, how serious each one is, and one flagged clause in full. The complete report and Action Kit are a one-time $8.99.
Which Florida laws does LeasePatrol check?
22 Florida statutes and regulations covering deposits, fees, repairs, entry, eviction and discrimination, plus the federal fair housing and lead-paint rules. The full list is on this page, each linked to the official text.
Is this legal advice?
No. LeasePatrol is a software tool that compares your lease with the law and explains what it finds. If you’re facing an eviction or a lawsuit, talk to a tenant lawyer or your local legal aid office.
LeasePatrol provides rental law information, not legal advice, and is not a law firm.