Florida § 83.08 - Landlord’s lien for rent.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 83.08 — Landlord’s lien for rent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83.08. Landlord’s lien for rent.
Every person to whom rent may be due, the person’s heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, shall have a lien for such rent upon the property found upon or off the premises leased or rented, and in the possession of any person, as follows: (1) Upon agricultural products raised on the land leased or rented for the current year. This lien shall be superior to all other liens, though of older date. (2) Upon all other property of the lessee or his or her sublessee or assigns, usually kept on the premises. This lien shall be superior to any lien acquired subsequent to the bringing of the property on the premises leased. (3) Upon all other property of the defendant. This lien shall date from the levy of the distress warrant hereinafter provided.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 83.08
What does Florida Statutes § 83.08 cover?
Section 83.08 ("Landlord’s lien for 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 § 83.08?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 83.08" (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 § 83.08 apply to my situation?
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