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Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Summary
Governs the legal process for evicting a tenant and the mandatory notice periods for termination of tenancy.
Rights & Rules
- 01.A landlord must give a 3-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction for non-payment of rent.
- 02.A landlord must give a 7-day notice for lease violations that the tenant has a chance to fix.
- 03.Landlords are prohibited from 'self-help' evictions, such as changing locks or turning off utilities.
Penalties
- 01.Landlords who use 'self-help' methods may be liable for 3 times the monthly rent in damages.
- 02.Wrongful eviction lawsuits can result in the landlord paying the tenant's legal fees.
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