Where can I find Florida Statutes?
Welcome to StateofFlorida.com’s Florida Statutes Guide. Scroll through the list below to find a category of statutes.
- Florida Statutes, Constitution & Laws.
- Local Laws (See: Municipal Codes)
- County Courts.
- Other Florida Courts.
- State Attorney’s Offices — Florida Judicial Circuits.
- Florida Administrative Code.
Can I refuse my landlord entry in Florida?
Notice of Entry Tenants cannot unreasonably deny their landlord access to the rental unit. However, landlords must provide the tenant with a reasonable amount of notice before entry. For a repair, the landlord must give the tenant 12-hour notice in writing.
What are the laws for tenants in Florida?
The Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act prevails over what the lease says. A tenant is entitled to the right of private, peaceful possession of the dwelling. Once rented, the dwelling is the tenant’s to lawfully use. If the landlord has to make repairs to make the dwelling fit to live in, the landlord must pay.
Can a landlord let themselves into your house?
Quiet enjoyment You are paying rent to the landlord for exclusive use as the property as your home and as such you have the right to decide who enters it and when. If a landlord enters your home without permission they are, technically, trespassing, unless they have a court order to allow them otherwise.
How many Florida Statutes are there?
48 titles
The Florida Statutes are the codified, statutory laws of Florida; it currently has 48 titles. A chapter in the Florida Statutes represents all of the relevant statutory law on a particular subject….Florida Statutes.
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Who makes Florida Statutes?
The Legislative Branch, as defined in the Constitution, has exclusive lawmaking power. In a simplified version, legislators propose bills which, if passed favorably by both houses and approved by the Governor, become law.
Do I have to let my landlord show my house in Florida?
Under Florida law, a landlord must give the tenant at least 12 hours’ notice before entering the rental unit. While tenant privacy laws do not specify the exact hours that a landlord may access the rental unit, the landlord is allowed to enter the property at “reasonable” hours.
What are Florida tenant laws?
If a tenant fails to pay rent in a timely manner, both parties still have rights under Florida Landlord Tenant Laws. A tenant cannot withhold rent because a landlord fails to comply with statutes requiring that the landlord keep the premises in safe and sanitary order without court approval.
What is the Florida law on eviction?
In Florida, tenants have a right to remain in their home until the landlord complies with the proper eviction process, including providing the tenant with a correct 3-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises (there is a whole body of law related to defective 3-day notices).
What is Florida law?
Law of Florida. The law of Florida consists of several levels, including constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law, as well as case law and local law. The Florida Statutes form the general statutory law of Florida.