Florida Commercial Lease Agreement PDF
Florida at a glance: Commercial Rent Tax: Subject to Florida State Sales Tax (Fla. Stat. § 212.031) · Security Deposit Return: 15-30 days depending on claims (Fla. Stat. § 83.49) · Double Rent Penalty: Holdover tenants liable for double rent
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Commercial Lease Agreements in Florida
Florida commercial leases are governed by Part I of Florida Statutes Chapter 83. Landlords must comply with security deposit regulations under Section 83.49.
Note: Florida imposes a state sales tax on commercial rent payments (Fla. Stat. § 212.031), which the landlord is responsible for collecting from the tenant.
Florida Commercial Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Florida Rule |
|---|---|
| Commercial Rent Tax | Subject to Florida State Sales Tax (Fla. Stat. § 212.031) |
| Security Deposit Return | 15-30 days depending on claims (Fla. Stat. § 83.49) |
| Double Rent Penalty | Holdover tenants liable for double rent |
| Governing Law | Florida Statutes Part I |
Florida Legal Requirements
- Leases must account for the collection of Florida commercial rent sales tax.
- Deposit interest rules must comply with Section 83.49 notice timelines.
Florida Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Florida legal resources or your state legislature's official website.