What rent control exemptions apply in Florida?
Where Florida has a statewide or local rent cap, the statute typically exempts several categories: newer construction (usually buildings less than 15 years old, sometimes "rolling" 15-year window), single-family homes owned by individual landlords (often with disclosure requirement), affordable housing already regulated under separate program, owner-occupied buildings of 2 to 4 units, and units already covered by a different rent stabilization program. The exemptions are statute-specific and frequently litigated. A landlord claiming an exemption usually must give the tenant a written notice of the exemption status (form prescribed by statute) at lease signing or before the increase. 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.
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.