12 hours entry notice.
For repairs, the landlord must give at least 12 hours' notice and enter only between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Entry is allowed without notice in an emergency.
What this means for you: Florida's notice window is shorter than most states' 24 hours, but it still bars truly unannounced, non-emergency visits.
Your next step: If entries occur with no notice and no emergency, object in writing citing § 83.53 and keep a record.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.53. Reviewed 2026-06-16.
More Florida rights: Florida security deposit · Florida eviction · Florida repairs · Florida rent increase.
Entry notice in nearby states: Georgia (no statewide rule entry notice) · Alabama (48 hours entry notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026