Florida Rent Increase Laws

Florida Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 4, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Rent Increase Facts Answer
Reason Needed? No
Maximum Amount None
Required Notice No Statute

Does Florida Have Rent Control Laws?

Florida does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent. State law prohibits local governments from establishing rent control laws except in a housing emergency.

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Florida?

Landlords in Florida can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

  • Give reasonable notice
  • Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)
  • Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons

example

60 days before the end of a year-long lease, a landlord sends a notice that rent will increase by 4% if they choose to renew the lease.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Florida?

Landlords in Florida may not raise the rent if:

  • It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
  • The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.
  • It is done in response to a protected tenant action, such as filing a complaint. This is known as “retaliation” .

Some local jurisdictions have enacted additional protection from discrimination for renters, such as in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties which prohibit discrimination due to:

  • Source of income
  • Actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking

    How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Florida?

    Landlords in Florida can increase the rent as often as they wish, as long as sufficient notice is provided each time.

    How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Florida?

    Florida law does not require a specific notice period before raising the rent. However, some local jurisdictions have established notice requirements.

    example

    In Miami-Dade County and Royal Palm Beach, landlords must give tenants 60 days’ notice before increasing the rent by more than 5%. Check your local laws to determine if your area has notice period requirements.

    Even though Florida law has no minimum notice period, it still requires that parties to a contract act in good faith, meaning that a landlord should give the tenant reasonable notice when increasing rent.

    Unless otherwise required by local law, the notice period required for the termination of a lease is typically used as reasonable notice for a rent increase as follows:

    • Year-to-year lease – 60 days’ notice
    • Month-to-month lease – 15 days’ notice
    • Week-to-week lease – 7 days’ notice

    How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Florida?

    In Florida, landlords can raise the rent by any amount they wish. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.

    Sources

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