Statutory cap, exemptions, and notice rules under Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043
Florida law preempts local rent control. A 2022 Orange County ballot measure was struck down by courts as unconstitutional under state law.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide cap | N/A — rent control banned | Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043 |
| 2025 maximum increase | No limit | — |
| Notice required | Typically 30–60 days written notice | State landlord-tenant law |
| Retaliation prohibited | Yes — increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory | Federal Fair Housing Act + state law |
Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043) preempts local rent control, so there is no cap on rent increases. Landlords may raise rent with proper written notice.
No — Florida (Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043) expressly prohibits cities and counties from enacting rent control.
In Florida, landlords must generally provide at least 30 days' written notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants. For covered units under Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043, any increase above the allowable cap requires proper written notice and may require additional disclosures.
In Florida, there is no rent cap because rent control is preempted by state law. The increase can be any amount as long as proper notice is given and the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.
Statutory data sourced from published Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 / § 166.043), BLS Consumer Price Index (2024–2025), and state agency publications. Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates for median rent. Last updated April 29, 2026. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
