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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 83
Landlord And Tenant
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PART II

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES

83.40  Short title.

83.41  Application.

83.42  Exclusions from application of part.

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's fees.

83.49  Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant.

83.50  Disclosure.

83.51  Landlord's obligation to maintain premises.

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.

83.55  Right of action for damages.

83.56  Termination of rental agreement.

83.57  Termination of tenancy without specific term.

83.58  Remedies; tenant holding over.

83.59  Right of action for possession.

83.595  Choice of remedies upon breach 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.