3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Orange County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Orange County has NO rent control. FL Statute 125.0103 preempts local rent control except under declared housing emergency approved by voter referendum. Orange County voters approved rent stabilization ordinance in November 2022 but it was blocked by courts and never took effect.
Orange County follows Florida Statutes Chapter 83 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). No local just-cause eviction ordinance exists. Landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 15 days written notice per FL law, or nonrenewal at end of fixed-term lease without stated cause.
Orange County does not require general residential rental registration for long-term rentals. Short-term rentals (under 6 months) require separate county registration and business tax receipt. FL HB 1417 (2023) preempted local rental inspection and registration programs for long-term rentals.
4 cities in Orange County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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