LOCAL RULES: FLA. STAT. 83.53

Florida notice of entry requirements

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  • 24 hours' notice for repairs, entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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Florida's landlord access rule is section 83.53 of the Florida Statutes. For repairs it sets a hard number: at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. For inspections, showings and agreed services the tenant may not unreasonably refuse, and the landlord may always enter to protect the property. Here is each rule with a link to the statute.

Last reviewed October 26, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

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Notice period and entry times

WhatWhenRule
Notice givenNovember 2, 2026 (attached to the door)Fla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1), (2)
Earliest lawful entry without the tenant's consentNovember 3, 2026, at or after the time of day the notice was given (24 hours later)Fla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1), (2)
Planned entryNovember 4, 2026: after the notice periodFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1), (2)
Hours of entryFor repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.Fla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1), (2)
What the notice must sayReasonable notice for repairs is at least 24 hours; for inspections, showings and agreed services the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consentFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1), (2)

Emergencies, an abandoned unit and the tenant's consent at the time of entry follow their own rules (listed on this page). A lease may give the tenant more notice; check it.

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What Florida requires

  • Part II of chapter 83 applies to the rental of a dwelling unitFla. Stat. s. 83.41
  • The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, supply agreed services, or show the unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractorsFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (1)
  • For repairs, the landlord gives reasonable notice, at least 24 hours before entry, and enters at a reasonable time, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.Fla. Stat. s. 83.53 (2)
  • The landlord may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premisesFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (2)
  • For the other purposes the landlord may enter with the tenant's consent, in an emergency, when the tenant unreasonably withholds consent, or when the tenant has been absent for half a rental period; if rent is current and the tenant gave notice of the absence, only with consent or to protect the premisesFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (2) (a) to (d)
  • The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenantFla. Stat. s. 83.53 (3)

Repairs: 24 hours and a daytime window

Reasonable notice for repairs means at least 24 hours before the entry, and a reasonable time means between 7:30 in the morning and 8 at night. Put both on the notice so the tenant can plan.

Inspections, showings and services

The tenant cannot unreasonably withhold consent to inspections, repairs, agreed services or showings to buyers, lenders, new tenants and contractors. Without consent the landlord may enter for these only in an emergency, after an unreasonable refusal, or when the tenant has been away for half a rental period, unless the rent is current and the tenant gave notice of the trip.

Protection of the premises and harassment

Entry to protect or preserve the property is allowed at any time. Access may not be abused or used to harass the tenant.

Common mistakes

  • Scheduling a repair visit before 7:30 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.
  • Giving less than 24 hours' notice for a repair.
  • Entering for a showing without consent while the tenant is on a notified trip with rent paid.
  • Using frequent inspections to pressure a tenant.

Sources

Last reviewed October 26, 2026. Next review due January 26, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.