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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 83
LANDLORD AND TENANT
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CHAPTER 83
PART II

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

83.40
Short title.
83.41
Application.
83.42
Exclusions from application of part.
83.425
Preemption.
83.43
Definitions.
83.44
Obligation of good faith.
83.45
Unconscionable rental agreement or provision.
83.46
Rent; duration of tenancies.
83.47
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
83.48
Attorney fees.
83.49
Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant.
83.491
Fee in lieu of security deposit.
83.50
Disclosure of landlord’s address.
83.51
Landlord’s obligation to maintain premises.
83.515
Background screening of apartment employees; employment disqualification.
83.52
Tenant’s obligation to maintain dwelling unit.
83.53
Landlord’s access to dwelling unit.
83.535
Flotation bedding system; restrictions on use.
83.54
Enforcement of rights and duties; civil action; criminal offenses.
83.55
Right of action for damages.
83.56
Termination of rental agreement.
83.5615
Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act.
83.57
Termination of tenancy without specific term.
83.575
Termination of tenancy with specific duration.
83.58
Remedies; tenant holding over.
83.59
Right of action for possession.
83.595
Choice of remedies upon breach or early termination by tenant.
83.60
Defenses to action for rent or possession; procedure.
83.61
Disbursement of funds in registry of court; prompt final hearing.
83.62
Restoration of possession to landlord.
83.625
Power to award possession and enter money judgment.
83.63
Casualty damage.
83.64
Retaliatory conduct.
83.67
Prohibited practices.
83.681
Orders to enjoin violations of this part.
83.682
Termination of rental agreement by a servicemember.
83.683
Rental application by a servicemember.