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Tampa, FL Rental Property Rules: No-Fault Evictions (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Just-cause overlay?
None in Tampa
Month-to-month notice
15 days written
Self-help eviction
Illegal §83.67
Court venue
Hillsborough County

Summary

Tampa permits no-fault non-renewal of leases consistent with Florida Statute §83.57, requiring only statutory written notice; no local just-cause eviction overlay exists because §125.0103 preempts that kind of ordinance.

83.57 Termination of tenancy without specific term. — A tenancy without a specific duration, as defined in s. 83.46(2) or (3), may be terminated by either party giving written notice in the manner provided in s. 83.56(4), as follows: (1) When the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 60 days' notice prior to the end of any annual period; (2) When the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 30 days' notice prior to the end of any quarterly period; (3) When the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 30 days' notice prior to the end of any monthly period; and (4) When the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days' notice prior to the end of any weekly period.

Source: Florida Statute §83.57View official code

Full Breakdown

Florida is a strong landlord-friendly state, and §83.57 lets either party end a tenancy without cause once the lease term expires, with notice tied to the rent period: 15 days for month-to-month and 7 days for week-to-week. Tampa has not created a just-cause overlay because Florida §125.0103 and the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act collectively preempt local controls beyond procedural support. Landlords still must follow the proper Ch. 83 notice and, if the tenant remains, file a county court eviction action; self-help lockouts and utility shutoffs remain illegal under §83.67 with steep statutory damages.

Violations & Fines

Self-help eviction tactics like changing locks or shutting off power expose landlords to actual damages plus three months' rent under Florida §83.67.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my landlord end my lease without giving a reason?
Yes, after the lease term ends and with proper §83.57 notice. Florida does not require just cause, and Tampa cannot add that requirement locally.
What if the landlock locks me out instead of filing in court?
That is illegal self-help under §83.67. Sue for actual damages plus three months' rent or the actual loss, whichever is greater.

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