Landlord-Tenant Rules

We have handled the money (deposits). Now we need to talk about the day-to-day relationship and what happens when things go wrong. Florida law (Chapter 83) is very specific about who fixes what, when a landlord can enter, and how to kick someone out legally.Landlord's Obligation to Maintain Premises - The Warranty of Habitability. In Florida, a landlord cannot just collect rent and ignore the property. They have a legal duty to keep the place livable. The landlord must comply with all health and building codes. Apartments/Multifamily: The landlord must provide extermination of pests (rats, mice, roaches), garbage removal, and functioning heat and running water/hot water.Single-Family Homes: The rules are looser here. Unless the lease says otherwise, the tenant might be responsible for things like lawn care or changing filters, but the landlord is generally still responsible for major structural integrity and plumbing.