Florida Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Florida, and how much?
Florida's landlord-tenant law (Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40–83.683), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control.
Verified Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40–83.683) · last checked 2026-10-15
How this works in Florida
Florida's landlord-tenant law (Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40-83.683), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control. The $20/20% late-fee rule in § 83.808 applies only to self-service storage under part III, not to residential tenancies under part II.
Worked example for Florida
Example: The lease provides for a late fee of $50 on $1,000 monthly rent. Florida's landlord-tenant law in Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40-83.683) sets no late-fee cap, so the lease terms control this $50 fee. That $50 is not limited by the $20/20% late-fee rule in § 83.808, because that rule applies only to self-service storage under part III.
Florida timelines and limits
| Statutory cap in ch. 83, part II | None. The reviewed part, after a full-text search on 2026-10-15, sets no late-fee cap |
|---|---|
| What controls the fee | The lease terms |
| Section 83.808 $20/20% rule | Applies only to self-service storage under part III, not to residential tenancies under part II |
Florida FAQ
Does Florida law cap late fees for a residential rental?
Florida's landlord-tenant law (Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40-83.683), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.
What controls the late fee?
The lease terms control.
Does Florida's $20/20% late-fee rule apply to a residential rental?
No. The $20/20% late-fee rule in § 83.808 applies only to self-service storage (part III), not to residential tenancies under part II.
Sources for this section: Fla. Stat. ch. 83, part II (§§ 83.40–83.683) (checked 2026-10-15)
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