Fla. Stat. § 83.809
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83.809 Application of act.
Official statutory text
(1) Nothing in this act shall be construed as in any manner impairing or affecting the right of parties to create additional rights, duties, and obligations in and by virtue of a rental agreement. The provisions of ss. 83.801-83.809 shall be in addition to all other rights allowed by law in a creditor-debtor or landlord-tenant relationship.
(2) Chapter 82-151, Laws of Florida, shall apply to all rental agreements entered into, extended, or renewed after July 1, 1982.
History: ss. 7, 10, ch. 82-151.
(2) Chapter 82-151, Laws of Florida, shall apply to all rental agreements entered into, extended, or renewed after July 1, 1982.
History: ss. 7, 10, ch. 82-151.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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