Landlord Entry Rules in Florida
Florida rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice needed in an emergency, if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or if the tenant is absent for half the rental period. Fla. Stat. § 83.53
The rules in Florida
| Landlord entry notice | For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice needed in an emergency, if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or if the tenant is absent for half the rental period. Landlord may not abuse access to harass the tenant. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.53 |
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Florida vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| Florida | For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice needed in an emergency, if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or if the tenant is absent for half the rental period. Landlord may not abuse access to harass the tenant. Fla. Stat. § 83.53 |
| Alabama | The landlord must give at least two days' notice and may enter only at reasonable times. Posting a note on the tenant's primary entry door that states the time and purpose counts as notice. Entry without consent is allowed in an emergency, under a court order, or when the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the unit. A tenant who requests repairs is deemed to consent to entry to make them. Ala. Code § 35-9A-303 |
| Georgia | No statute. Entry is governed by the lease; if the lease gives no right of entry, the tenant may refuse except in an emergency. Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA, rev. 8-29-24), p. 12 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in Florida FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in Florida?
For repairs, at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. No notice needed in an emergency, if the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or if the tenant is absent for half the rental period. Landlord may not abuse access to harass the tenant. (Fla. Stat. § 83.53)
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