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The short version
- There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant.
- A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or file for eviction mainly to punish a tenant who complained to a code agency, joined a tenant group or used fair housing rights in good faith.
- Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy.
Florida has no statute that sets a special notice period for raising rent. During a fixed term the lease controls, and for a month-to-month tenancy the practical minimum is the 30 day notice needed to end that tenancy.
Florida rent increase notice at a glance
| Rule | Florida | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Notice before a rent increase | Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy. | Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule) |
| Statewide cap on increases | There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. | Florida Statutes section 125.0103 |
| Retaliation protection | A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or file for eviction mainly to punish a tenant who complained to a code agency, joined a tenant group or used fair housing rights in good faith. | Florida Statutes section 83.64 |
How much notice to give
Give the notice in writing, keep a copy and record how and when it was delivered.
Notice before a rent increase. Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy. (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule))
Fixed-term leases
During a fixed-term lease, rent usually stays as written until the term ends unless the lease itself allows an increase. Plan increases for the renewal.
Caps that limit the increase
Statewide cap on increases. There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. (Florida Statutes section 125.0103)
Rent control status. Local governments in Florida may not adopt or keep any measure that controls rents; only land use tools that add affordable housing are allowed. (Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17))
Timing and retaliation
Retaliation protection. A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or file for eviction mainly to punish a tenant who complained to a code agency, joined a tenant group or used fair housing rights in good faith. (Florida Statutes section 83.64)
Mistakes to avoid
- Raising rent during a fixed term without a clause that allows it.
- Sending the notice by text or email when the lease or the law calls for written delivery another way.
- Increasing rent right after a repair request or complaint.
- Not keeping proof of when the notice was delivered.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Florida rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Florida attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule)
- Florida Statutes section 125.0103
- Florida Statutes section 83.64
- Florida Statutes section 125.0103 (as amended by ch. 2023-17)
Official sources
Florida forms for this topic
Letters and checklists for this topic
- Notice of Rent Increase · PDF or Word
- Rent Increase Letter · PDF or Word
- Lease Renewal Letter · PDF or Word
Where landlords trip up.
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Florida?
Generally, Florida has no special rent increase notice statute, so rent stays fixed during a lease term unless the lease allows a change, and a month-to-month increase in practice needs at least the 30 days of notice required to end that tenancy. Source: Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (no separate increase rule).
Is there a cap on rent increases in Florida?
There is no statewide limit on how much rent can rise; the amount is set by agreement between landlord and tenant. Source: Florida Statutes section 125.0103.
Can a rent increase count as retaliation in Florida?
A landlord may not raise rent, cut services or file for eviction mainly to punish a tenant who complained to a code agency, joined a tenant group or used fair housing rights in good faith. Source: Florida Statutes section 83.64.