How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering in Florida?
In Florida, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering an occupied rental, other than in an emergency. This is Fla. Stat. §§ 83.57, 83.53, 83.56.
| What | Florida |
|---|---|
| Notice before entry | 24 hours |
| Emergencies | No notice required |
Notes
Month-to-month terminations need 30 days (raised from 15 in 2023). Entry for repairs: 24 hours, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (raised from 12 hours by Miya’s Law in 2022).
Source
Fla. Stat. §§ 83.57, 83.53, 83.56
Read the statute in the Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate): flsenate.gov.
Checked against the statute on September 11, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
How Seayora uses this rule
Seayora computes the notice this rule requires from the tenancy’s own dates — for a renewal offer, a rent increase or a served notice — and will not serve one that is short unless the owner records a reason. The answer above is the rule the product enforces.
Guides on this rule
- Florida Landlord Law Changes, 2022 to 2026: What Is New — Every Florida landlord-tenant change since 2022: state preemption, 30-day notices, deposit alternatives, squatter removal, email notices, flood disclosure.
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