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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 83
LANDLORD AND TENANT
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F.S. 83.53
83.53 Landlord’s access to dwelling unit.
(1) The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter the dwelling unit from time to time in order to inspect the premises; make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply agreed services; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors.
(2) The landlord may enter the dwelling unit at any time for the protection or preservation of the premises. The landlord may enter the dwelling unit upon reasonable notice to the tenant and at a reasonable time for the purpose of repair of the premises. “Reasonable notice” for the purpose of repair is notice given at least 24 hours prior to the entry, and reasonable time for the purpose of repair shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The landlord may enter the dwelling unit when necessary for the further purposes set forth in subsection (1) under any of the following circumstances:
(a) With the consent of the tenant;
(b) In case of emergency;
(c) When the tenant unreasonably withholds consent; or
(d) If the tenant is absent from the premises for a period of time equal to one-half the time for periodic rental payments. If the rent is current and the tenant notifies the landlord of an intended absence, then the landlord may enter only with the consent of the tenant or for the protection or preservation of the premises.
(3) The landlord shall not abuse the right of access nor use it to harass the tenant.
History.s. 2, ch. 73-330; s. 5, ch. 87-195; s. 4, ch. 93-255; s. 446, ch. 95-147; s. 3, ch. 2022-222.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 83.53

Total Results: 3

Quinones v. Durkis

638 F. Supp. 856, 1986 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23665

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1986 | Docket: 975751

Cited 22 times | Published

A count for damages alleging violations of Fla. Stat. 83.53 et seq., (Florida Landlord Tenant Act). (pendent

Patricia Kay Sublett v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2025 | Docket: 69651627

Published

exclusive possession of a rented dwelling unit. Section 83.53(2) sets forth the circumstances allowing a landlord

William Hefley and Aimee J. Hefley v. Christopher Holmquist

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2025 | Docket: 69618869

Published

leased premises under three different contexts. Id. § 83.53. First, a landlord may enter “at any time for the