Fort Lauderdale, FL local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Florida landlord-tenant law.
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| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | In Fort Lauderdale, a short-term rental needs a certificate of compliance from the city before it can operate (§ 15-272). |
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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
In Fort Lauderdale, a short-term rental needs a certificate of compliance from the city before it can operate (§ 15-272). Code text: "(a) It is unlawful for any person to allow another person to occupy any residential property that is a single-family, two-family, three-family, or four-family house or dwelling unit as a vacation rental within the city, or offer such property for rent as a vacation rental within the city, unless the owner of the property in fee simple title or his or her authorized representative has registered the property as a vacation rental property with the city and the vacation rental property has been issued a certificate of compliance in accordance with the provisions of this article."
Verified Source: Fort Lauderdale, FL Code of Ordinances § 15-272 · last checked 2026-10-16
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