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Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.44

Obligation of good faith.

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Verified 10/28/2026 · Next check 11/4/2026
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Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.44
Every rental agreement or duty within this part imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement.
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Plain English

Florida Statute § 83.44 establishes that every rental agreement and every duty arising under Part II of Florida's landlord-tenant law carries an inherent obligation of good faith whenever it is performed or enforced. This means neither party may act in a manner that is dishonest, arbitrary, or designed to undermine the other party's reasonable expectations under the agreement. The rule applies broadly to all aspects of the rental relationship, from rent collection to maintenance obligations, without requiring a separate contractual clause to trigger it.

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For Property Managers

Under Fla. Stat. § 83.44, property owners and managers are generally expected to carry out their rental-agreement duties—such as making repairs, applying lease terms, and handling security deposits—honestly and without arbitrary or pretextual motives. Compliant operators typically document their decisions, apply policies consistently across tenants, and avoid actions that appear designed to circumvent a tenant's legitimate rights under the lease. Keeping clear records of communications and maintenance requests can reflect the kind of transparent conduct this provision contemplates.

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

For Tenants

Fla. Stat. § 83.44 means that your landlord is legally required to act in good faith when performing or enforcing any part of your rental agreement, not just the terms that are spelled out explicitly. If a landlord's actions seem designed to evade obligations or act arbitrarily—such as selectively enforcing rules or retaliating through pretextual lease enforcement—this provision may be relevant to a dispute. Tenants who believe this obligation has been violated can explore options such as raising it as a defense in an eviction proceeding, filing a complaint with a local housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

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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