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(2) flatly preempts local rent control — the 2023 Live Local Act removed the old emergency exception. Voters approved a 2022 rent stabilization ordinance, but courts blocked it and it 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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