Rental Property Rules in Brevard County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Brevard County, Florida.
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Just Cause Eviction
Brevard County follows FL Chapter 83 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act). No just-cause eviction requirement in Florida. 15-day notice for month-to-month non-renewal; 3-day for nonpayment. Self-help eviction illegal.
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Some RestrictionsFla. Stat. § 83.425 — Preemption (residential tenancies)
83.425  Preemption. — The regulation of residential tenancies, the landlord-tenant relationship, and all other matters covered under this part are preempted to the state. This section supersedes any local government regulations on matters covered under this part, including, but not limited to, the screening process used by a landlord in approving tenancies; security deposits; rent...
Repairs & Habitability
The county's property maintenance code requires owners of unincorporated Brevard rental housing to keep buildings safe and sanitary, working plumbing, sound roofs, secure doors and windows, and bars renting out units that don't comply.
Brevard County Rental Property Maintenance
Some RestrictionsBrevard County Code § 22-278
Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the building, structure and property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this article. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this article. Maintenance res...
Rental Property Rules by City in Brevard County
1 cities in Brevard County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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