When The Landlord Can Come In
Fla. Stat. 83.53 — 24 hours' notice, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and no harassment
In Florida, a tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect, make necessary or agreed repairs or improvements, supply agreed services, or show the unit to buyers, lenders, tenants, workers or contractors.
For repairs, 24 hours' notice and a time between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. The landlord may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premises. For repairs, the landlord enters on reasonable notice at a reasonable time: notice at least 24 hours before, and a time between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- With the tenant's consent.
- In an emergency.
- When the tenant unreasonably withholds consent.
- When the tenant has been absent for half the rental period; but if the rent is current and the tenant gave notice of the absence, only with consent or to protect the premises.
The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant.
Sources for this section (1)
- Fla. Stat. 83.53 — Landlord's access to dwelling unit
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.