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Florida requires landlords to make several important disclosures to tenants, covering security deposit handling, environmental hazards, and - starting in late 2025 - flood risk information. Failure to provide required disclosures can result in penalties, forfeiture of rights, or lease rescission.

Official Law Citation: The requirement to provide a specific warning about radon gas in lease documents is mandated by Florida Statutes Section 404.056(5)Anteprima non disponibile.

Mandatory State Disclosures

1. Security Deposit Holding Notice (§ 83.49)

Within 30 days of receiving a security deposit, the landlord must provide written notice to the tenant containing:

• Whether the deposit is held in an interest-bearing or non-interest-bearing account.
• The name and address of the depository (bank or institution).
• The interest rate (if applicable).
• Whether the deposit is secured by a surety bond instead.

Failure to provide this notice does not forfeit the deposit but weakens the landlord's ability to make claims against it.

2. Radon Gas Disclosure (§ 404.056)

Florida law requires the following radon gas disclosure to be included in every residential lease:

"RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department."

This exact language must be included in the lease agreement.

3. Landlord/Agent Identification

The landlord must disclose:

• The name and address of the landlord or the landlord's authorized agent.
• In a manager-managed property, the name and address of the property manager or management company.

4. Flood Risk Disclosure (Effective October 1, 2025)

Starting October 1, 2025, landlords must provide a separate flood-disclosure statement for leases of one year or longer. The disclosure must include:

• Any known flood damage during the landlord's ownership.
• Past flooding incidents at the property.
• Any flood-related insurance claims filed by the landlord.

This is a major new requirement for Florida landlords, given the state's hurricane and flood exposure.

Federal Disclosures

5. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Pre-1978 Properties)

For properties built before 1978, federal law (Title X, Section 1018) requires landlords to:

• Disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards.
• Provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."
• Include a lead-based paint disclosure form signed by both parties.

Recommended (Not Mandatory) Disclosures

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