Florida Notice & Entry Laws

Florida requires landlords to give tenants at least 12 hours advance notice before entering the rental unit, and entry is restricted to between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM.

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Key Rules

Notice Required
12 hours advance notice for non-emergency entry
Emergency Entry
Permitted without prior notice in emergency situations
Permissible Reasons
Repairs, inspections, showing unit to prospective tenants or buyers, court order
Time Of Entry
7:30 AM to 8:00 PM (statutory restriction)

Applicable Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 83.53

Landlord's access to dwelling unit: landlord must give at least 12 hours advance notice before entry for repairs, inspections, or to show the unit. Entry must be between 7:30 AM and 8:00 PM.

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