Orlando Landlord Laws, the 2026 Quick Guide (Post HB 1417)

Orlando operates under Florida state landlord-tenant law (Fla. Stat. Chapter 83) with light Orange County overlays. Post HB 1417 the month-to-month rule is 30 days. This is the Orlando-specific quick reference for 2026.

## Florida baseline

• Security deposit: no cap.
• Return deadline: 15/30 days (Fla. Stat. 83.49(3)).
• Pay-or-quit: 3 days (Fla. Stat. 83.56(3)).
• Month-to-month termination: 30 days post HB 1417 (Fla. Stat. 83.57).
• Statutory deposit notice: Fla. Stat. 83.49(2)(d) verbatim.
• Rent control: preempted.

## Orlando-specific rules

Orange County overlay: - Orange County Tenants' Bill of Rights: enacted 2022, includes notice requirements for fee increases. - Source-of-income protection (Orange County): prohibits Section 8 voucher discrimination (similar to Miami-Dade). - Orlando Housing Code: habitability inspections. - Lead disclosure: federal. - No just-cause eviction (state preempts).

## Orlando eviction process

Orlando evictions go through Orange County Court:

1. 3-day pay-or-quit (Fla. Stat. 83.56(3)).
2. UD Complaint ($185-$280).
3. Tenant 5-business-day answer.
4. Hearing 10-21 days.
5. Writ of possession; sheriff lockout.

## Common mistakes

Pre HB 1417 month-to-month notice (15-day). Defective post July 1, 2023.

Skipping 83.49(2)(d) verbatim notice. Required.

Refusing Section 8 in Orange County. Prohibited under county ordinance.

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