Florida Lockouts and utility shutoffs

Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Florida?

Banned. A landlord may not cut off or interrupt utilities (water, heat, electricity, gas, garbage and so on), change locks or use bootlocks, remove doors, windows or locks except for repairs, or remove the tenant's belongings except after surrender, abandonment or lawful eviction.

Verified Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.67(1), (2), (5) · last checked 2026-10-15