83.53 Landlord's access to dwelling unit.--
(1) The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter
the dwelling unit from time to time in order to inspect the premises; make
necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements; supply
agreed services; or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers,
mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors.
(2) The landlord may enter the dwelling unit at any time for the protection or
preservation of the premises. The landlord may enter the dwelling unit upon
reasonable notice to the tenant and at a reasonable time for the purpose of
repair of the premises. "Reasonable notice" for the purpose of repair is notice
given at least 12 hours prior to the entry, and reasonable time for the purpose of
repair shall be between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The landlord may
enter the dwelling unit when necessary for the further purposes set forth in
subsection (1) under any of the following circumstances:
(a) With the consent of the tenant;
(b) In case of emergency;
(c) When the tenant unreasonably withholds consent; or
(d) If the tenant is absent from the premises for a period of time equal to onehalf the time for periodic rental payments. If the rent is current and the tenant
notifies the landlord of an intended absence, then the landlord may enter only
with the consent of the tenant or for the protection or preservation of the
premises.
(3) The landlord shall not abuse the right of access nor use it to harass the
tenant.
History.--s. 2, ch. 73-330; s. 5, ch. 87-195; s. 4, ch. 93-255; s. 446, ch. 95-
147.