Florida Room Rental Agreement Template

An agreement for renting one bedroom in a shared home, with private and shared areas, house rules, a fair utility split and clear notice terms. This edition fills in the Florida rules we could confirm and marks the rest as blanks to check.

Florida rules for this form

Deposit limit. Florida law does not cap the amount of a security deposit. Since 2023 a landlord may also offer a monthly fee in place of a deposit. (Florida Statutes sections 83.49 and 83.491)

Deadline to return the deposit. With no claim, the deposit is due back within 15 days after the lease ends; to keep any part, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days. (Florida Statutes section 83.49(3))

Notice before entry. For repairs, the landlord must give at least 24 hours of notice and enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., except in an emergency or with the tenant's consent. (Florida Statutes section 83.53)

Late fees. Florida generally does not set a statutory cap on late fees, so the amount comes from the lease and should be reasonable. (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no statutory cap))

Month-to-month notice. A month-to-month tenancy ends with written notice given at least 30 days before the end of a monthly period, by either side. (Florida Statutes section 83.57)

Required disclosures. Homes built before 1978 need the federal lead-based paint disclosure and the EPA pamphlet. (Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4852d))

Required disclosures. Every rental agreement must include the statutory notice about radon gas. (Florida Statutes section 404.056(5))

Required disclosures. The landlord or the person authorized to manage the property must give the tenant a name and address for notices and demands. (Florida Statutes section 83.50)

Required disclosures. Landlords with five or more units must tell the tenant in writing within 30 days where the deposit is held and whether it earns interest. (Florida Statutes section 83.49(2))

Required disclosures. Landlords must give prospective tenants a disclosure about the property's flood risk and flood history. (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (flood disclosure))

Cities and counties in Florida can add their own rules on top of these. Check local ordinances before you sign.

What is in the template

1. Parties
2. The room and shared areas
3. Term
4. Rent
5. Utilities and household costs
6. Security deposit
7. House rules
8. Privacy and entry
9. Care and repairs
10. Ending this Agreement for a breach
11. Moving out
12. General terms
13. Signatures

Before you use it

• A room rental agreement covers one private room plus shared use of common areas like the kitchen and bathroom.
• House rules on guests, quiet hours, cleaning and shared costs prevent most housemate disputes.
• Some states treat a renter who lives with the owner differently, especially for eviction, so check before you rely on it.
• Fair housing law still applies to most room rentals, though some owner-occupied homes have narrow exemptions.

For the full explanation of this form, read our guide to the room rental agreement.