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    Apr 24, 2008, 07:19 AM
    Rent increase with lease renewal
    Is there a limit to the percentage of increase in rent with a lease renewal in Florida?
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    Apr 24, 2008, 07:26 AM
    There are links to state laws at the top of this forum, where you can check this. But generally, unless the unit is under some form of rent control, there may not be a statutory limit.
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    Apr 24, 2008, 07:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by joeplus4
    Is there a limit to the percentage of increase in rent with a lease renewal in florida?

    What does the lease say about a renewal? If it's silent I believe the landlord can do whatever he/she wants to do.

    This question has been posted before and I believe California is the only exception to the sort of "free enterprise" rule.
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    Apr 24, 2008, 01:33 PM
    I rented once in Florida and my rent went up $50 a month at renewal time. Ouch!
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    Apr 24, 2008, 06:02 PM
    Unless there is some local rent control inplace, they can increase the rent to what ever level the free enterprise system will hold.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 07:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by joeplus4
    Is there a limit to the percentage of increase in rent with a lease renewal in florida?
    I would check with your local laws but its around 20% of what you currently pay up to market vaule.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 09:34 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rvanne77
    I would check with your local laws but its around 20% of what you currently pay up to market vaule.

    Do you have a site for this figure?
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