Florida Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement

Introduction

This document provides guidance for landlords in Florida whose tenants are behind on their rent payments. It outlines the process for serving a Florida 3 Day Notice of Demand for Unpaid Rent, which is required under state law.

Compliance with Law

The Florida 3 Day Notice is issued in accordance with Section 83.56(3) of the Florida Statutes. This statute governs the procedures landlords must follow when a tenant fails to pay rent on time.

Notice Requirements

Upon serving the notice, the tenant is formally informed that they are required to pay the overdue rent within three days of receiving the notice. The three-day period provides the tenant with an opportunity to resolve the outstanding payment and avoid further legal action.

Eviction Proceedings

If the tenant does not pay the overdue rent within the specified three-day period, the landlord is entitled to initiate eviction proceedings. This legal process allows the landlord to seek removal of the tenant from the premises due to non-payment of rent.

Service of Notice Record

Included with the notice is a Service of Notice form. This form enables the landlord to record the details of how the notice was delivered to the tenant, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with legal requirements.

Format and Intended Use

The Florida 3 Day Notice for Unpaid Rent is available in Microsoft Word format for ease of use and customization. It is intended solely for use within the State of Florida and should not be used in other jurisdictions.

Terminate a tenant's lease before it expires with this Florida Agreement for Early Termination of Lease.

• This form can only be used if both the landlord and tenant agree to end the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential units only. For commercial tenants, you need to use a different form.
• The tenant must give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a specified amount in order to buy out of the lease early.
• The form is available in MS Word format and is easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

FL landlords, extend the term of a lease on a residential rental property with this Florida Extension of Lease Agreement.

• The landlord and tenant both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
• The tenant will pay the monthly rental rate set out in the Agreement.
• All provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain in effect.
• This Agreement is for residential leases only. For commercial properties, a different form is required.
• Intended for use only in the State of Florida.

FL landlords, give your tenant a statement of their damage deposit at the end of their tenancy with this Florida Security Deposit Refund or Claim Statement.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any deductions being made for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning charges, repair charges, etc.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.