Residential Lease Agreement - Florida

What this lease includes:

List of Parties and Occupants
Property Rented
Terms of Lease
Rent Payments, Late Fees, Taxes, Additional Charges
List of Money Due Before Occupancy
Security Deposit
Maintenance Responsibilities

Pets (only with added addendum)
No Smoking
Assignment
Alterations and Fixtures
Use of Premises
Risk of Loss
Default
Attorney Fess
Vehicles
Emergency Contact

Vacating and Renewal
Right of Entry and Fees for Refusal
Condemnation, Damage of Premises, Acts of Gods and Termination
Mold
Radon Gas
Abandoned Property

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Parties
This is a lease ("the Lease), made on 03/24/2025 between
(name of the owner(s) of the property) ("Landlord")
(name of the owner(s) of the property) ("Landlord")
and
(name(s) of the person(s) to whom the property is leased) ("Tenant")
Landlord Email
Landlord Phone
Tenant Email
Tenant Phone
Occupants
Only the following individuals shall occupy the premises unless a written permission from the Landlord is obtained.
(names of all Tenant(s) and Minor Occupant(s))
Property Rented
Landlord leases to Tenant the land and buildings located at
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
together with the following furniture and appliances
(list all furniture and appliances or write "none"(In the Lease, the property leased, including furniture and appliances, if any, is called "the Premises"):

Term of Lease
Lease starts on
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Lease ends on
MM slash DD slash YYYY
If for any reason Landlord cannot deliver possession of the premises to Tenant by the beginning date, the beginning date may be extended up to 30 days or lease voided at Landlord's option without Landlord being liable for any expenses caused by such delay or termination.
RENT PAYMENTS, TAXES AND CHARGES
Tenant agrees to pay the monthly rent amount of
plus any applicable sales tax.
Rent is paid on the
day of each month in advance without demand at the
(name, address and phone number for rent payment)
(name, address and phone number for rent payment)
Cash payments and third-party checks are not accepted. Rent must be received by the Landlord or its designated agent on or before the due date. If rent is not received by the due date, the following late fees shall be due as additional rent.
Late Fees
If Tenant's check is dishonored, all future payments must be made by money order or cashier's check. Dishonored checks will be subject to the greater of 5% of the check amount or a $40 charge as additional rent. If rent is not received by the due date, Landlord may serve Tenant with a Three Day Notice on the next day or any day thereafter as allowed by law. All signatories to this lease are jointly and severally responsible for the faithful performance of this lease. All payments made shall first be applied to any outstanding balances of any kind including late charges and/or any other charges due under this lease. All notices by Tenant to Landlord shall be sent to Landlord's address above by certified mail.
Money Due Prior to Occupancy
Tenant shall not be entitled to move in or to keys to the Premises until all money due prior to occupancy has been paid. If no date is specified below, then funds shall be due prior to Tenant occupancy. Any funds designated in this paragraph due after occupancy, shall be paid accordingly. Any funds due under this paragraph shall be payable to Landlord at Landlord’s address or to
(name, address)
(name, address)
Tenant shall pay the following money prior to occupying the Premises.
First month's rent
Prorated rent
Advanced rent
Last month's rent
Security Deposit
Security Deposit for Home Owner's Association
Pet Deposit
Other
Total
$0.00

Security Deposit
Tenant agrees to pay Landlord the sum of
as security for faithful performance by the Tenant of all terms, covenants and conditions of this lease. This deposit may be applied by the Landlord for any monies owed by Tenant under the lease or Florida law, physical damages to the premises, costs, and attorney's fees associated with the Tenant's failure to fulfill the terms of the lease and any monetary damages incurred by Landlord due to Tenant's default. Tenant cannot dictate that this deposit be used for any rent due. If Tenant breaches the lease by abandoning, surrendering or being evicted from the rental premises prior to the lease expiration date Tenant will be responsible for unpaid rent, physical damages, future rent due, attorney's fees, costs and any other amounts due under the terms of the tenancy or Florida law. The security deposit and advanced rent (if applicable) will be held in the following manner.
Deposited in a non interest bearing account with
(owner's bank name and address)
Florida statutory law, 83.49 provides: YOUR LEASE REQUIRES PAYMENT OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS. THE LANDLORD MAY TRANSFER ADVANCE RENTS TO THE LANDLORD’S ACCOUNT AS THEY ARE DUE AND WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEN YOU MOVE OUT, YOU MUST GIVE THE LANDLORD YOUR NEW ADDRESS SO THAT THE LANDLORD CAN SEND YOU NOTICES REGARDING YOUR DEPOSIT. THE LANDLORD MUST MAIL YOU NOTICE, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE OUT, OF THE LANDLORD’S INTENT TO IMPOSE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEPOSIT. IF YOU DO NOT REPLY TO THE LANDLORD STATING YOUR OBJECTION TO THE CLAIM WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE LANDLORD’S NOTICE, THE LANDLORD WILL COLLECT THE CLAIM AND MUST MAIL YOU THE REMAINING DEPOSIT, IF ANY. IF THE LANDLORD FAILS TO TIMELY MAIL YOU NOTICE, THE LANDLORD MUST RETURN THE DEPOSIT BUT MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO A CLAIM, THE LANDLORD MAY COLLECT FROM THE DEPOSIT, BUT YOU MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT CLAIMING A REFUND. YOU SHOULD ATTEMPT TO INFORMALLY RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BEFORE FILING A LAWSUIT. GENERALLY, THE PARTY IN WHOSE FAVOR A JUDGMENT IS RENDERED WILL BE AWARDED COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES PAYABLE BY THE LOSING PARTY. THIS DISCLOSURE IS BASIC. PLEASE REFER TO PART II OF CHAPTER 83, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO DETERMINE YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. (3) The landlord or the landlord’s agent may disburse advance rents from the deposit account to the landlord’s benefit when the advance rental period commences and without notice to the tenant. For all other deposits: (a) Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord shall have 15 days to return the security deposit together with interest if otherwise required, or the landlord shall have 30 days to give the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant’s last known mailing address of his or her intention to impose a claim on the deposit and the reason for imposing the claim. The notice shall contain a statement in substantially the following form: This is a notice of my intention to impose a claim for damages in the amount of upon your security deposit, due to . It is sent to you as required by s. 83.49(3), Florida Statutes. You are hereby notified that you must object in writing to this deduction from your security deposit within 15 days from the time you receive this notice or I will be authorized to deduct my claim from your security deposit. Your objection must be sent to (landlord’s address) . If the landlord fails to give the required notice within the 30-day period, he or she forfeits the right to impose a claim upon the security deposit and may not seek a setoff against the deposit but may file an action for damages after return of the deposit. (b) Unless the tenant objects to the imposition of the landlord’s claim or the amount thereof within 15 days after receipt of the landlord’s notice of intention to impose a claim, the landlord may then deduct the amount of his or her claim and shall remit the balance of the deposit to the tenant within 30 days after the date of the notice of intention to impose a claim for damages. The failure of the tenant to make a timely objection does not waive any rights of the tenant to seek damages in a separate action. (c) If either party institutes an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to adjudicate the party’s right to the security deposit, the prevailing party is entitled to receive his or her court costs plus a reasonable fee for his or her attorney. The court shall advance the cause on the calendar. (d) Compliance with this section by an individual or business entity authorized to conduct business in this state, including Florida-licensed real estate brokers and sales associates, constitutes compliance with all other relevant Florida Statutes pertaining to security deposits held pursuant to a rental agreement or other landlord-tenant relationship. Enforcement personnel shall look solely to this section to determine compliance. This section prevails over any conflicting provisions in chapter 475 and in other sections of the Florida Statutes, and shall operate to permit licensed real estate brokers to disburse security deposits and deposit money without having to comply with the notice and settlement procedures contained in s. 475.25(1)(d).

Pets
Tenant shall not keep any animal or pet in or around the rental premises without Landlord's prior written permission and a Pet Addendum attached.
Smoking
No smoking is permitted on premisses.
Assignments
Tenant shall not assign this lease or sublet the premises or any part thereof. Any unauthorized transfer of interest by the Tenant shall be a breach of this lease.
Alterations and Fixures
Tenant cannot paint, install fixtures, make alterations, additions or improvements of the premises without written permission from Landlord. If permission is granted, any such improvements shall remain on the premises at the termination of the tenancy.
Use of Premises
Tenant shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition and not disturb surrounding residents. Tenant shall install window shades or draperies (if not provided by Landlord). No foil, sheets, paper, etc. allowed on windows. Tenant can use the premises for residential, private housing purpose only. Tenant shall not operate any type of day care, child, pet sitting or lodging services. No trampoline, athletic equipment, recreational equipment or any other item that can cause interference with insurance coverage or homeowner association rules
Risk of Loss
All Tenant personal property shall be at the risk of the Tenant and Landlord shall not be liable for any damage to said personal property of Tenant arising from criminal acts, fire, storm, flood, rain or wind damage, acts of negligence of any person whomever, or from the bursting or leaking of water pipes. Tenant is strongly urged to secure insurance for personal property.
Default
(1) Failure of Tenant to pay rent or any additional rent when due, or (2) Tenant's violation of any other term, condition or covenant of this lease, condominium by-laws, neighborhood deed restrictions or (3) failure of Tenant to comply with any Federal, State and/or local laws, rules and ordinances, or (4) Tenant failure to move into the premises or Tenant's abandonment of premises shall constitute a default by Tenant. Upon default, Tenant shall owe Landlord rent and all sums as they become due under the terms of this lease and any addendums attached hereto and any and all amounts owed to Landlord as permitted by Florida law. If Tenant abandons or surrenders possession of the premises during the lease term or any renewals or is evicted by the Landlord, Landlord may retake possession of the premises and make a good faith effort to rerent it for the Tenant's account. Retaking of possession shall not constitute a rescission of this lease nor a surrender of the leasehold estate. If Tenant (s) breach this lease agreement, in addition to any other remedies available by law and this lease agreement, Tenant(s) shall be responsible for any leasing fee or commission charge which owner may occur in attempting to re-lease the premises through a licensed real estate company. If Tenant (s) actions or inactions result in any fines, attorney fees, costs or charges from or imposed by a condo association or homeowners association, Tenant shall be in default of this lease and shall be immediately required to pay such sums as additional rent.
Attorney's Fees
If Landlord employs an attorney due to Tenant's violation of the terms and conditions of this lease, Tenant shall be responsible for all costs and reasonable attorney's fees as incurred by the Landlord whether or not suit is filed. Landlord and Tenant waives the right to demand a jury trial concerning any litigation between Landlord and Tenant.

Utilities
Landlord is responsible for the following utilities only:
The Tenant agrees to pay all charges and deposits for all other utilities and Tenant agrees to have all accounts for utilities immediately placed in Tenant name with accounts kept current throughout the occupancy. Garbage removal is considered a utility under this lease. If the utilities which Tenant is responsible for are still in Landlord's name at the time Tenant takes occupancy, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall order such utilities to be terminated. In the even a condominium association or homeowner's association is currently providing any services to the unit suck as cable, water, internets, alarm monitoring, guarded security gate and others and the association decides that these services will no longer be provided, Tenant agrees that Landlord shall not be required to pay for these removed services. Tenant is required to pay for essential services including but not limited to water, sewer, and trash if the association is no longer providing these services. The discontinuation of any such services by the association shall not constitute a default under the lease. The failure of Tenant to pay for essential services shall constitute a material breach of the lease.
Maintenance
Tenant agrees that they have fully inspected the premises and accepts the condition of the premises in "as is" condition with no warranties or promises express or implies. Tenant shall maintain the premises in good, clean condition, remove all garbage in a sanitary manner and keep the premises free of trash and debris. In the even Tenant or Tenant's guests cause any damage to the premises, Landlord may at its option repair the same and Tenant shall pay for the expenses on demand or Landlord may require Tenant repair the same, all charges incurred as additional rent.
Tenant shall be fully responsible for and agrees to maintain and repair at Tenant's expense, the following:
In the event a major repair of the to the premises must be made which will necessitate the Tenant vacating the premises, Landlord may at it's option terminate this lease and Tenant agrees to vacate the premises holding Landlord harmless for any damages suffered if any. Tenant shall notify Landlord immediately of any maintenance need or repair in writing. Tenant agrees that they shall immediately test the smoke detectors and maintain the same. In the event, there is a garbage disposal unit on the premises and it fails, Landlord has the option to remove it and re-plumb accordingly.
Vehicles
All vehicles kept on the property must belong to Tenant, must be currently licensed, fully operational and parked according to rules and deed restrictions of the condo/homeowners association. No boat trailers, campers, vehicles on blocks, commercial vehicles are allowed without prior written approval from Landlord. No repairs or disassembly of vehicles or boats are allowed. All unauthorized vehicles and vehicles not meeting the above requirements are subject to being towed at Tenant expense.
List of authorized vehicles allowed to park on the premises;
Vacating and Renewal
Tenant shall surrender the premises at the expiration of this lease and return all keys and any property owned by the Landlord. Tenant will leave the premises in broom clean condition.
Tenant agree to pay the following charges upon surrendering the premises:

(optional carpet cleaning charges, cleaning charges and key charges)
Landlord and Tenant shall have 60 days to notify each other in writing, prior to the lease expiration date of intent not to renew the lease. If Tenant does not notify Landlord and leaves at the end of the lease, Tenant shall owe an additional one month's rent. If Landlord fails to give the required notice the tenancy shall become month-to-month. All other terms of the lease remain the same. Tenant or Landlord can terminate the month-to-month tenancy by giving a 15 day written notice. If Tenant fails to vacate at the end of the lease after the required notice has been given, Tenant shall be liable for double rent thereafter.
Right of Entry
Landlord, after giving reasonable notice by telephone, hand delivery or posting, has the right to enter the premises for showings, appraisals, repairs, inspections or any other reason. Landlord has immediate right of entry in cases of emergencies or to protect and preserve the property. Tenant shall not change or add locks without prior written consent. If consent is given, Tenant shall provide Landlord with a key to all locks. Landlord may place 'for sale" or "for rent" signs on the premises.
If Tenant refuses or/and interferes with such an entry after a proper notice has been given, Tenant shall pay a fine of
per incident.
Indemnification
Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord upon demand in the amount of the loss, property damage, or cost of repair or service caused by the negligence of improper use by Tenant, his agents, family, and guests. Tenant at all times, will indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from all losses, damages, liabilities and expenses which can be claimed against landlord for any injuries or damages to the person, or property or persons, caused by the acts, omissions, neglect or fault of Tenant, his agents, family or guests, or arising from Tenant's failure to comply with any applicable laws, statutes, ordinances or regulations.
Condemnation, Damage to Premises, Acts of Gods and Termination
If the premises are condemned by any government authority or rendered uninhabitable or dangerous to persons or property, or, if becomes necessary, in the opinion of Landlord that Tenant must vacate the premises in order for repairs of the property to be undertaken, this lease shall, at Landlord's option and upon 7 days written notice to Tenant, cease and shall terminate. Tenant agrees to and shall vacate and Tenant, hereby waives all claims against Landlord for any damages suffered by such condemnation, damage, destruction or lease termination. Tenant agrees that in the event there are hurricane or storm shutters on the premises. Tenant shall install same if there is a hurricane or tropical storm watch or warning in effect and/or at the request of the owner or property manager.
Mold
Tenant agrees to report in writing visible or suspected mold, all AC or heating problems, leaks, moisture accumulation, leaky faucets, loose, missing or failing grout, discoloration of baseboards/walls, toilet/shower overflows, any and all moisture and musty odors. Landlord reserves the right to terminate the tenancy and Tenant(s) agree to vacate the premises in the even Landlord or/and Agent in its sole judgment feels that either there is mold or mildew present in the dwelling unit which may pose a safety or health hazard to Tenant(s) or other persons.
Radon Gas
In the state of Florida a notification must be provided “at time of, or prior to, contract for sale and purchase of any building or execution of a rental agreement”. That statement must include the following: “RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.”
Abandoned Property
Tenant agrees that upon surrender, abandonment, or recovery of possession of the dwelling unit due to death of the last remaining tenant, the Landlord shall not be liable or responsible for storage or disposition of the tenant's personal property.
Emergency Contact
Please list the name and phone number of someone to contact in case of an emergency. The emergency contact should be someone who doesn't live with you but knows your medical history.
The following addenda are attached to this lease:
- Select All
- Pet Addendum
- Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
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Residential Lease Agreement – Florida

What this lease includes:

Step 1 of 6

Parties

Occupants

Property Rented

Term of Lease

RENT PAYMENTS, TAXES AND CHARGES

Money Due Prior to Occupancy

Security Deposit

Pets

Smoking

Assignments

Alterations and Fixures

Use of Premises

Risk of Loss

Default

Attorney's Fees

Utilities

Maintenance

Vehicles

Vacating and Renewal

Right of Entry

Indemnification

Condemnation, Damage to Premises, Acts of Gods and Termination

Mold

Radon Gas

Abandoned Property