Florida § 83.8055 - Withholding access to personal property upon nonpayment of rent.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 83.8055 — Withholding access to personal property upon nonpayment of rent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83.8055. Withholding access to personal property upon nonpayment of rent.
Upon the failure of a tenant to pay the rent when it becomes due, the owner may, without notice, after 5 days from the date the rent is due, deny the tenant access to the personal property located in the self-service storage facility or self-contained storage unit. In denying the tenant access to personal property contained in the self-contained storage unit, the owner may proceed without judicial process, if this can be done without breach of the peace, or may proceed by action.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 83.8055
What does Florida Statutes § 83.8055 cover?
Section 83.8055 ("Withholding access to personal property upon nonpayment of rent.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 83.8055?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 83.8055" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 83.8055 apply to my situation?
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