Hollywood, FL Rental Property Rules: Just Cause Eviction (2026)
Just cause eviction rules in Hollywood, FL, sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances, list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Summary
Hollywood does not have a just-cause eviction ordinance. Evictions are governed by the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. Ch. 83, Part II). The 2023 Live Local Act (HB 1417, codified at Fla. Stat. Sec. 166.0444) preempted local tenant-protection ordinances exceeding state law. Landlords must give a 3-day written notice for non-payment (Sec. 83.56) and 30 days' notice to terminate month-to-month tenancies (Sec. 83.57). Self-help evictions are prohibited under Sec. 83.67.
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.
Full Breakdown
Hollywood has no just-cause eviction ordinance, and Florida's 2023 preemption (HB 1417, Fla. Stat. §166.0444) bars the city from adopting tenant protections that exceed state law. The rules that govern come from the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: 3-day written notice for non-payment (§83.56), 30 days' notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (§83.57), and mandatory court process, self-help evictions like lockouts and utility shutoffs are prohibited under §83.67. At lease end, a landlord may decline to renew without stating any reason. Eviction cases proceed through Broward County Court.
Violations & Fines
Landlords who use self-help evictions, lockouts, utility shutoffs, face liability under the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; evictions must go through the court process.
Frequently Asked Questions
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