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Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.55

Right of action for damages.

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Verified 10/28/2026 · Next check 11/4/2026
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Operative Text

Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.55
If either the landlord or the tenant fails to comply with the requirements of the rental agreement or this part, the aggrieved party may recover the damages caused by the noncompliance.
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Plain English

Florida Statute § 83.55 establishes a mutual right to seek compensation when either party to a residential rental agreement falls short of their legal or contractual obligations. The rule applies symmetrically — both landlords and tenants can be the aggrieved party, and both can be the party at fault. The remedy available is recovery of actual damages caused by the noncompliance, not a fixed statutory penalty.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Fla. Stat. § 83.55, a landlord who suffers losses because a tenant fails to meet the terms of the rental agreement or Part II of Chapter 83 may pursue a civil damages claim for those losses. Compliant operators generally document the condition of the property, keep records of communications, and retain evidence of any financial harm caused by a tenant's noncompliance. Conversely, landlords who themselves fail to meet their obligations under the rental agreement or statute are exposed to the same damages remedy from the tenant's side.

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

For Tenants

Fla. Stat. § 83.55 gives tenants a legal avenue to seek compensation when a landlord's failure to comply with the rental agreement or Florida's residential landlord-tenant law causes them actual harm. Tenants who believe they have suffered damages may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what losses may be recoverable and what documentation supports a claim. This provision also operates as a potential defense or counterclaim in proceedings where a landlord asserts noncompliance by the tenant.

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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§ 165.12
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Source Information

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