Florida Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

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FLORIDA LEASE RENEWAL / RENT INCREASE NOTICE

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]]

To (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
Property Address: [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], FL [[ZIP Code]] (the "Premises")
Unit/Apt: [[Unit Number]] *(if applicable)*

From (Landlord/Authorized Agent):
[[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord Phone Number]]
[[Landlord Email Address]], -

Section 1, Notice of Lease Renewal / Rent Increase

Dear [[Tenant Full Name(s)]],

Your current lease for the above-referenced Premises is scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]]. This notice serves to:

• ☐ Offer a lease renewal on the terms stated below; and/or
• ☐ Advise you of a rent increase effective on the date stated below.

Please review the new terms carefully. Your written response is required by the deadline stated in Section 3., -

Section 2, Current Lease Terms vs. Proposed Terms

Dollar amount of rent increase: [[Dollar Amount of Rent Increase]] per month

Percentage increase: [[Percentage Increase]]% over the prior rent, -

Section 3, Required Notice Period (Florida Statutes)

Florida has no statewide rent-cap law. Unlike certain other states, Florida does not impose a statutory ceiling on rent increases and preempts local rent-control ordinances for privately owned residential property (Fla. Stat. §166.021(8), as reinforced by the 1977 Florida Rent Stabilization Act preemption). The only statutory constraint is the notice period required before a change in rental terms takes effect.

Under Florida Statute §83.57 and §83.575, the minimum written-notice period before a change in rent or lease terms takes effect is determined by the tenancy type:

This Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Annual / Quarter-to-Quarter / Week-to-Week]]

Minimum Notice Required: [[15 / 30 / 60 / 7]] days

Date This Notice Was Served: [[Notice Delivery Date]]

Earliest Effective Date for New Terms: [[Earliest Permissible Effective Date, must be at least the required notice period after service]]

Proposed Effective Date of New Rent / Renewed Lease: [[Effective Date of New Terms]]

> ⚠️ If the proposed effective date is earlier than the legally required earliest date, the notice is defective. Verify using Fla. Stat. §83.57 and the specific calendar period for this tenancy., -

Section 4, Renewal Terms and Conditions

If you choose to renew, the following terms will govern the renewed lease, unless otherwise agreed in a written addendum:

1. New Lease Term. The renewed lease shall commence on [[New Lease Start Date]] and expire on [[New Lease End Date]], unless sooner terminated as provided by law or agreement.

2. Base Rent. Monthly base rent shall be [[Proposed Monthly Rent]], due in advance on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month, payable to [[Landlord / Management Company Name]] by [[Accepted Payment Methods: check / ACH / portal]] at [[Payment Address or Online Portal URL]].

3. Late Fee. Rent not received within [[Grace Period: e.g., 5]] days of the due date is subject to a late fee of [[Late Fee Amount or Percentage]], not to exceed amounts permitted by any applicable local ordinance or agreement.

4. All Other Lease Terms. All other provisions of the original Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], as amended, remain in full force and effect, except as expressly modified herein.

5. Security Deposit. The security deposit currently held is [[Security Deposit Amount on File]]. [[No additional deposit is required. / Landlord requests an additional deposit of [[Additional Deposit Amount]] to bring the total to [[New Total Deposit]], due by [[Deposit Due Date]].]] Under Fla. Stat. §83.49, the landlord holds this deposit in a [[separate interest-bearing / non-interest-bearing]] account at [[Depository Institution Name]], and the required notice of deposit placement [[has been / will be]] provided.

6. Required Disclosures. All disclosures previously provided remain in effect. Any new or changed disclosure material to the tenancy is attached as Exhibit A.

7. Utilities and Services. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]; Landlord shall continue to provide [[Landlord-Paid Utilities / Services]].

8. Lease Addenda. The following addenda are incorporated into the renewed lease: [[Pet Addendum / HOA Rules / Pool & Amenity Rules / Lead-Based Paint Disclosure / Other Addenda]]., -

Section 5, Florida Rent-Control Preemption Notice

Important, No Local Rent Control Applies.

Pursuant to Florida Statutes §166.021(8) and the legislative preemption established in 1977, no municipality or county in Florida may enact or enforce a rent-control ordinance for private residential property absent a declared public housing emergency specifically authorized by the Legislature. As of the date of this notice, no rent-control ordinance applies to this Premises. The rent stated in this notice is therefore not subject to any local cap or government approval.

> *If you believe a rent-control ordinance applies to this unit, contact a Florida-licensed attorney or the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (for licensing matters) or the [[Local County/City Housing Authority if applicable]].*, -

Section 6, Tenant's Response and Options

You have three options. Please indicate your choice in writing and return this form to Landlord by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:, -

OPTION A, Accept Renewal

☐ I/We accept the lease renewal and new rent terms as stated above.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Tenant Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

OPTION B, Propose Modified Terms *(Landlord must separately agree in writing)*

☐ I/We wish to negotiate modified terms. My/Our counter-proposal is attached or described below:

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________, -

OPTION C, Decline Renewal / Vacate

☐ I/We decline renewal and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Current Lease End Date]] (or such other date agreed in writing). I/We understand I/We remain responsible for rent through the date of vacating and compliance with all move-out obligations under the Lease and Fla. Stat. §83.49(3).

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________, -

If Landlord does not receive a written response by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date]]:

[[Select one:
- This offer to renew is withdrawn and the tenancy will terminate at the end of the current term.
- The tenancy will convert to a month-to-month arrangement at the new rent stated in Section 2, subject to 15 days' notice by either party.
- Other: [[Describe consequence of non-response]].]], -

Section 7, Service of Landlord's Notice on Tenant

Florida Statute §83.56(1) requires that notices be delivered in one of the following ways:

1. Personal Delivery, delivered directly to the tenant or a person 15 years of age or older residing at the Premises.

2. Posting, if no one is available at the Premises, the notice may be posted on the door of the Premises.

3. First-Class Mail, mailed to the tenant at the address of the Premises. Note: if mailed, allow additional time for delivery.

4. Certified or Registered Mail, recommended for proof of delivery; use USPS Certified Mail with return receipt requested.

Method of Service Used for This Notice:

☐ Personal Delivery
☐ Posted on door of Premises (no one available)
☐ First-Class U.S. Mail
☐ Certified Mail, USPS Tracking No.: [[USPS Tracking Number]]
☐ Email *(only if tenant has consented to electronic notice in writing per Fla. Stat. §83.565)*, -

Section 8, Proof of Service / Certificate of Mailing

*Complete the applicable section below.*

A, Personal Delivery

I, [[Name of Person Who Delivered Notice]], state that on [[Delivery Date]] at approximately [[Delivery Time]], I personally delivered this notice to:

• ☐ [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at the Premises.
• ☐ [[Name of Adult Resident Accepting Service]], a person 15 years of age or older residing at the Premises.

Signature of Delivering Party: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Delivering Party Name]]
Relationship to Landlord (e.g., agent, property manager): [[Relationship]], -

B, Posting on Door

I, [[Name of Person Who Posted Notice]], state that on [[Posting Date]] at approximately [[Posting Time]], I attempted personal delivery and no one was available. I posted this notice conspicuously on the main entry door of the Premises located at [[Property Street Address]], [[City]], FL [[ZIP Code]].

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Person Who Posted Notice]], -

C, Mailing Certificate

I, [[Name of Mailing Party]], state that on [[Mailing Date]] I deposited a copy of this notice in the U.S. Mail, addressed to:

[[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
[[Property Street Address]]
[[City]], FL [[ZIP Code]]

☐ First-Class Mail, postage prepaid.
☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, USPS Article No.: [[Certified Mail Tracking Number]]

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Mailing Party Name]], -

Section 9, Landlord Signature

The undersigned is the Landlord or the Landlord's duly authorized agent for the Premises described above and certifies that the information in this notice is accurate.

Landlord / Authorized Agent:

Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________
Printed Name: [[Landlord Signatory Name]]
Title (if agent): [[Title, e.g., Property Manager, Authorized Agent]]
License No. (if a licensed Florida real estate broker or property manager): [[FL Real Estate License Number, if applicable]]
Company: [[Landlord / Property Management Company Name]]
Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

Exhibit A, Additional Disclosures and Changes to Lease Terms *(attach if applicable)*

[[List any new disclosures, material changes to the lease, HOA rule changes, insurance requirement updates, or other amendments that differ from the original lease. If none, write "None." Do not leave blank.]], -

Exhibit B, Copy of Original / Prior Lease Agreement *(attach if required by local practice)*

[[Attach a copy of the existing lease agreement for reference, or state "Copy previously provided to tenant on [[Date]].]], -

Statutory References (Florida, as of June 2026)

> Jurisdiction note: The exceptional spec originally referenced California Civil Code §827 and AB 1482 rent-cap rules (5% + CPI, max 10%). Those provisions are California-only and have no application in Florida. Florida has no statewide rent cap or increase-size-based notice formula. The controlling authority for Florida lease renewals and rent increase notices is Fla. Stat. Chapter 83, Part II. If a California rent-increase notice is needed, use the `california-lease-renewal-notice` template., -

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal advice. This notice is a sample form for informational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Statutory notice periods, deposit rules, and landlord/tenant obligations can change. Verify all provisions against current Florida Statutes and any applicable county or municipal ordinance before use. Consult a Florida-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Invented or example values are tagged `[[Merge Field]]`., -

*Sources: Florida Statutes Chapter 83, Part II (Residential Tenancies), as of June 2026; Fla. Stat. §166.021(8) (preemption of rent control). No local rent-control ordinance applies to private residential property in Florida.*