# Fla. Stat. § 83.47: 83.47 Prohibited provisions in rental agreements

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.47

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 83.47
- **Heading:** 83.47 Prohibited provisions in rental agreements
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 83 / Part II / Section 83.47

## Text

(1) A provision in a rental agreement is void and unenforceable to the extent that it: (a) Purports to waive or preclude the rights, remedies, or requirements set forth in this part. (b) Purports to limit or preclude any liability of the landlord to the tenant or of the tenant to the landlord, arising under law.

(2) If such a void and unenforceable provision is included in a rental agreement entered into, extended, or renewed after the effective date of this part and either party suffers actual damages as a result of the inclusion, the aggrieved party may recover those damages sustained after the effective date of this part.

History: s. 2, ch. 73-330.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 83.40 83.40 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.40.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.41 83.41 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.41.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.42 83.42 Exclusions from application of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.42.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.43 83.43 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.43.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.44 83.44 Obligation of good faith.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.44.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.45 83.45 Unconscionable rental agreement or provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.45.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.46 83.46 Rent; duration of tenancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.46.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.47 83.47 Prohibited provisions in rental agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.47.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.48 83.48 Attorney fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.48.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.49 83.49 Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.49.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.50 83.50 Disclosure of landlord’s address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.50.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.51 83.51 Landlord’s obligation to maintain premises.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.51.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.52 83.52 Tenant’s obligation to maintain dwelling unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.52.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 83.53 83.53 Landlord’s access to dwelling unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C83_PII_S83.53.md)

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