Florida § 83.06 - Right to demand double rent upon refusal to deliver possession.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 83.06 — Right to demand double rent upon refusal to deliver possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83.06. Right to demand double rent upon refusal to deliver possession.
(1) When any tenant refuses to give up possession of the premises at the end of the tenant’s lease, the landlord, the landlord’s agent, attorney, or legal representatives, may demand of such tenant double the monthly rent, and may recover the same at the expiration of every month, or in the same proportion for a longer or shorter time by distress, in the manner pointed out hereinafter. (2) All contracts for rent, verbal or in writing, shall bear interest from the time the rent becomes due, any law, usage or custom to the contrary notwithstanding.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 83.06
What does Florida Statutes § 83.06 cover?
Section 83.06 ("Right to demand double rent upon refusal to deliver possession.") 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 § 83.06?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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