Florida Habitability / warranty of habitability
What is the warranty of habitability in Florida?
The landlord must comply with applicable building, housing and health codes, and where none apply, keep the roof, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls, foundations, plumbing and other structural parts in good repair.
Verified Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.51 · last checked 2026-10-22
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