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Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.40

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Operative Text

Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.40
This part shall be known as the “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.”
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Plain English

Florida Statutes §§ 83.40 establishes the official short title of the statutory framework governing residential rental relationships in Florida. The law is formally designated the 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,' which is the name used to reference this body of rules in legal and administrative contexts. This title provision signals the beginning of the part of Florida law that sets out the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants in residential settings.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Florida should be aware that §§ 83.40 designates the governing statute for residential rentals as the 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.' Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with this Act as the foundational legal framework that defines their responsibilities. Understanding that all subsequent provisions in this part fall under this named Act helps operators locate and apply the relevant rules.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Florida renters should know that §§ 83.40 gives the official name to the law that governs their rental relationship: the 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.' This title is the starting point for the set of statutes that outline tenant rights and landlord obligations throughout the state. Tenants who want to understand their protections or explore enforcement options can reference this Act by name when consulting tenant-rights organizations or reviewing official state resources.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Fla. Stat. § 83.515
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.40
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.515
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.51
Fla. Stat. § 83.505
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Fla. Stat. § 83.45
Fla. Stat. § 83.47
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.43
Fla. Stat. § 83.505
Fla. Stat. ch. 83
Fla. Stat. § 83.505
Fla. Stat. § 83.59
Fla. Stat. § 83.51
Fla. Stat. § 83.52
Fla. Stat. § 83.505
Fla. Stat. § 83.60
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Fla. Stat. § 83.46
Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Fla. Stat. § 83.59
Fla. Stat. § 83.575
Fla. Stat. § 83.55
Fla. Stat. § 83.51
Fla. Stat. § 83.64
Fla. Stat. § 83.50
Fla. Stat. § 83.60
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Fla. Stat. § 83.682
Fla. Stat. § 83.52
Fla. Stat. § 83.59
Fla. Stat. § 83.56
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Fla. Stat. § 83.49

Related Rules

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§ 151.35
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§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

Source:https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2026/Chapter83/All
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