Can I enter without notice in an emergency?

Yes in most states when there is a genuine emergency — fire, flood, gas leak, or similar immediate harm. Document why entry was urgent.

Is an entry notice an eviction?

No. It only states when and why you plan to enter. It does not terminate the tenancy or change the locks.

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Florida Notice of Intent to Enter

Give written notice before entering a Florida rental except in an emergency. The landlord may enter at reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Twelve hours’ notice is presumed reasonable. Emergency entry does not require notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.53).

The landlord may enter at reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Twelve hours’ notice is presumed reasonable. Emergency entry does not require notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.53).
This notice is not a lockout and not an eviction.
Keep a copy and a record of how you delivered it.

Florida disclosure checklist

Last reviewed 2026-08-15. Confirm current statutes before you rely on this list.

Radon gas noticeRequired
Every Florida rental agreement must include the statutory radon notice. The wording is prescribed and should appear verbatim.
Fla. Stat. § 404.056
How the deposit is heldRequired
Tell the tenant in writing whether the deposit is in a separate Florida account, commingled with a surety bond posted, or otherwise held, and where.
Fla. Stat. § 83.49
Landlord name and addressRequired
Disclose the landlord’s (or authorized agent’s) name and address for notices and service.
Fla. Stat. § 83.50
Flood disclosureIf it applies
For many residential tenancies, Florida requires a flood-risk disclosure. If the landlord knows of prior flooding, say so in writing.
Fla. Stat. § 83.512
Lead-based paint (pre-1978)If it applies
Federal lead disclosure and the EPA pamphlet apply to pre-1978 housing.
42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 24 CFR Part 35

Deposit rule of thumb

Florida does not cap the size of a residential security deposit. If the landlord makes no claim, the unused deposit is generally due within 15 days after the tenant vacates. If the landlord is keeping some or all of it, written notice of the claim is generally due within 30 days. The lease or a notice should say how and where the deposit is held.

Fla. Stat. § 83.49

The landlord may enter at reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Twelve hours’ notice is presumed reasonable. Emergency entry does not require notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.53).

If rent is paid monthly, either party generally may end a month-to-month tenancy with 15 days’ written notice before the end of the monthly period (Fla. Stat. § 83.57).

LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. These notes are educational summaries, not advice.

Frequently asked questions

Plain-language answers about Florida entry notice papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.

How much notice must a landlord give before entering in Florida?: The landlord may enter at reasonable times to inspect, repair, or show the unit. Twelve hours’ notice is presumed reasonable. Emergency entry does not require notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.53).
Can I enter without notice in an emergency?: Yes in most states when there is a genuine emergency — fire, flood, gas leak, or similar immediate harm. Document why entry was urgent.
Is an entry notice an eviction?: No. It only states when and why you plan to enter. It does not terminate the tenancy or change the locks.

Florida Notice of Intent to Enter

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