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How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in Florida?

Short answer

At least 24 hours' notice before entering for repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

When: At least 24 hours before entering for repairs (emergencies excepted)

Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering to make repairs, and enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. You may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premises, in an emergency, with the tenant's consent, or in the other cases the statute lists.

"“Reasonable notice” for the purpose of repair is notice given at least 24 hours prior to the entry, and reasonable time for the purpose of repair shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m."
flsenate.gov

Source: flsenate.gov · Last verified 2026-10-21 · Confidence: high · Full rule details

Florida rules on this topic

At least 24 hours' notice before entering for repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Verified

Deadline: At least 24 hours before entering for repairs (emergencies excepted)

Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering to make repairs, and enter between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. You may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premises, in an emergency, with the tenant's consent, or in the other cases the statute lists.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Florida · Topic: Notice before entry

"“Reasonable notice” for the purpose of repair is notice given at least 24 hours prior to the entry, and reasonable time for the purpose of repair shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m."
flsenate.gov

Notes: Fla. Stat. 83.53(2) (2026).

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