North Miami, FL Rental Property Rules: Rent Control (2026)

North Miami cannot impose rent control or rent stabilization measures on private residential properties. Florida Statute 125.0103 broadly preempts local rent control, declaring it against public policy for any local government to impose controls on the amount of rent charged for private dwelling units. This preemption applies to all Florida municipalities and counties. The only narrow exception under the statute allows a local government to enact temporary rent control measures if the governing body first finds a housing emergency exists that is so grave as to constitute a serious menace to the general public, and then submits the proposed rent control measure to the electors for approval by voter referendum. North Miami has not declared such an emergency or held such a referendum. Landlords may set initial rent amounts and impose rent increases without municipal caps or limitations. Standard landlord-tenant law under Florida Statute 83 Part II governs lease terms, notice requirements, and eviction procedures. For month-to-month tenancies, landlords must provide at least 15 days' written notice before the beginning of any monthly period to increase rent. For annual leases, rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless the lease specifically allows it. North Miami does not operate a rent mediation program or maintain a registry of rental properties.