Each State has its own version of laws relating to residential rentals. The diagram below shows Federal laws are the foundation and take precedence. This lesson covers the State legislation.
This lesson summarizes some key landlord-tenant laws applicable to residential rental units. Landlord-tenant laws are always changing, and may even vary from county to county. You have a responsibility to perform your own research and cautiously apply the laws to your unique situation. If you have a legal question or concern, you should contact a licensed attorney referral service that is operated by the state bar association. This lesson is not intended to be exhaustive or a substitute for qualified legal advice.
State Laws
Landlord and Tenant legislation – Wisconsin
Here are an excellent explanation of the Florida Rights and Duties of Tenants and Landlords:
Consumer Pamphlet: Rights and Duties of Tenants and Landlords
LANDLORD AND TENANT – Links to the Legislation
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The 2019 Florida Statutes
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PART II
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
83.42
Exclusions from application of part.
83.44
Obligation of good faith.
83.45
Unconscionable rental agreement or provision.
83.46
Rent; duration of tenancies.
83.47
Prohibited provisions in rental agreements.
83.49
Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant.
83.50
Disclosure of landlord’s address.
83.51
Landlord’s obligation to maintain premises.
83.52
Tenant’s obligation to maintain dwelling unit.
83.53
Landlord’s access to dwelling unit.
83.535
Flotation bedding system; restrictions on use.
83.54
Enforcement of rights and duties; civil action; criminal offenses.
83.55
Right of action for damages.
83.56
Termination of rental agreement.
83.561
Termination of rental agreement upon foreclosure.
83.57
Termination of tenancy without specific term.
83.575
Termination of tenancy with specific duration.
83.58
Remedies; tenant holding over.
83.59
Right of action for possession.
83.595
Choice of remedies upon breach or early termination by tenant.
83.60
Defenses to action for rent or possession; procedure.
83.61
Disbursement of funds in registry of court; prompt final hearing.
83.62
Restoration of possession to landlord.
83.625
Power to award possession and enter money judgment.
83.64
Retaliatory conduct.
83.67
Prohibited practices.
83.681
Orders to enjoin violations of this part.
83.682
Termination of rental agreement by a servicemember.
83.683
Rental application by a servicemember.
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