Florida lease agreements allow a landlord to rent commercial or residential property to a tenant for a monthly fee (“rent”). To avoid eviction, it is recommended to screen applicants through the use of a rental application and verify all employment, references, and prior rental history. The terms and conditions of all lease contracts should be negotiated by both parties prior to signing. Once the signatures of both parties are inscribed, the document becomes legally binding.
A Florida residential lease agreement binds a landlord and tenant to rent a property on a fixed term, usually for a one (1) year period. Before writing an agreement, the landlord will usually run the tenant’s credit through a rental application and, if approved, begin the process. At the time of lease signing, the tenant is obligated to pay a security deposit, 1st month’s rent,…