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Florida Repair and deduct

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in Florida?

A search of the full text of Florida Statutes ch. 83 found no repair-and-deduct remedy. The tenant's remedy is written notice followed by withholding rent or ending the lease under § 83.60 and § 83.56.

Verified Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 83 (searched in full) · last checked 2026-10-15

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