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Florida lease setup checklist.

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Florida required steps

• Confirm the security deposit cap

  No statutory cap (Fla. Stat. § 83.49).

• Set a lease-compliant late fee

  Must be reasonable and stated in lease Allow a 3-day grace period.

• Plan entry-notice language

  Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, absent an emergency.

• Set month-to-month termination notice

  15 days (month-to-month).

• Attach every required disclosure

  Lead-based paint, Radon gas, Fire protection (3+ stories), Security deposit holding location.

• Plan deposit return timing

  15 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with claim) (Fla. Stat. § 83.49).

• Collect state-specific lease fields

  Tenant initials acknowledging radon disclosure.