Palm Beach County, FL Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)
Just cause eviction rules in Palm Beach County, FL, sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances, list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Key Facts
- State Law
- FL §83.40-§83.682
- Just Cause
- Not required
- Non-Payment Notice
- 3-day
- Month-to-Month
- 30-day notice
- Tenant Bill of Rights
- Ord. 2022-026
Summary
Palm Beach County follows Florida Statute Chapter 83 (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) for evictions. No just-cause eviction requirement exists; landlords may decline to renew leases without stating cause once the term expires.
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; rental agreement applications and fees associated with such applications; terms and conditions of rental agreements; the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant; disclosures concerning the premises, the dwelling unit, the rental agreement, or the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant; fees charged by the landlord; or notice requirements. History. — s. 1, ch. 2023-314.
Full Breakdown
FL §83.40-§83.682 governs all residential evictions statewide. Palm Beach County has no local just-cause eviction ordinance. For non-payment of rent, landlords must serve a 3-day notice (FL §83.56(3)). For lease violations, a 7-day cure or quit notice is required. Month-to-month tenancies require 30-day written notice from either party (FL §83.57). The county adopted a Tenant's Bill of Rights (Ordinance 2022-026) requiring landlords to provide tenants with a notice of rights at lease signing, but it does not impose just-cause requirements. Evictions are filed in Palm Beach County Court.
Violations & Fines
Wrongful eviction or self-help (lockouts, utility shutoffs) violates FL §83.67 and exposes landlord to actual damages plus civil penalty equal to 3 months rent.
Sources & Official References
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