Can a Florida landlord raise rent at any time?
No. A Florida landlord cannot raise rent during a fixed-term lease (unless the lease itself provides for it). On a month-to-month tenancy or after a fixed term expires, the landlord may raise rent with the required advance written notice. Florida has no statewide advance notice for rent increases. Fla. Stat. 83.57 (post-HB 1417, effective July 1, 2023) requires 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, which landlords use as the default for rent changes. No state rent cap. Any increase served without the correct notice period, or that exceeds the applicable cap, is void.
Source: Fla. Stat. 83.57 (30-day month-to-month termination default, post-HB 1417)
This is an informational answer based on Fla. Stat. 83.57 (30-day month-to-month termination default, post-HB 1417) as of early 2026. It is not legal advice. Housing law changes year to year and local ordinances (especially in rent-controlled or rent-stabilized cities) can override or add to state law. For contested cases, consult a Florida-licensed attorney.