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Casselberry is a mid-size city in Seminole County, situated just northeast of Orlando in Central Florida's rapidly growing metro area. With a significant share of residents renting apartments and single-family homes, many Casselberry tenants want to understand what protections the law actually provides — especially as rents have climbed across the region.
All tenant rights in Casselberry come from Florida state law. The city has enacted no local landlord-tenant ordinances beyond what the state requires. That means Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 83.40–83.683) governs everything from security deposits and eviction procedure to habitability standards and anti-retaliation rules. Understanding that framework is essential for every renter in Casselberry.
This page summarizes the most important protections available to Casselberry renters under Florida law as of April 2026. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws can change, and your specific situation may require guidance from a licensed attorney or local legal aid organization.
There is no rent control in Casselberry, and no landlord in Florida may be subject to rent caps of any kind. In 2023, the Florida Legislature passed HB 1431, which was signed into law and codified at Fla. Stat. § 125.0103 (counties) and Fla. Stat. § 166.043 (municipalities). These statutes explicitly prohibit any local government — city, county, or special district — from enacting, continuing, or enforcing any ordinance that controls the amount of rent charged for private residential property.
This law was enacted specifically to override rent stabilization measures that voters in Orange County (which borders Seminole County) had approved by ballot initiative in November 2022. The Legislature nullified those voter-approved caps before they ever took effect, and the 2023 statute closes the door on any future local rent control efforts statewide.
In practice, this means a Casselberry landlord can raise your rent by any amount with proper notice — there is no cap, no formula, and no approval process. Your best protections against sudden rent increases are your lease term (a fixed-term lease locks in the rent for its duration) and the state's notice requirements for lease termination.
Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 83.40–83.683) provides Casselberry renters with the following core protections:
Habitability & Repairs (Fla. Stat. § 83.51): Landlords must maintain rental units in a condition that meets applicable building, housing, and health codes, and must keep plumbing, heating, and structural components in good working order. If your landlord fails to make a required repair, you must first serve a written 7-day notice specifying the problem. If the landlord still does not act within seven days, you may terminate the lease or pursue remedies under Fla. Stat. § 83.56, which also allows the court to award damages.
Security Deposit Rules (Fla. Stat. § 83.49): Landlords must return your security deposit within 15 days after you vacate if they intend no deductions, or send written notice of intended deductions by certified mail within 30 days. You then have 15 days to object in writing. A landlord who fails to follow this procedure forfeits the right to make any deductions. See the Security Deposit section below for full details.
Notice to Terminate Tenancy (Fla. Stat. § 83.57): A landlord must give a month-to-month tenant at least 15 days' written notice before the end of the rental period to terminate the tenancy. Week-to-week tenants are entitled to 7 days' written notice. These minimums cannot be waived by lease language.
Anti-Retaliation (Fla. Stat. § 83.64): A landlord may not increase rent, reduce services, threaten eviction, or take any retaliatory action against a tenant for: complaining to a government agency about housing code violations; filing a lawsuit against the landlord; organizing or joining a tenant union; or exercising any right protected by law. If a landlord takes adverse action within one year of protected activity, there is a legal presumption of retaliation.
Prohibition on Self-Help Eviction (Fla. Stat. § 83.67): It is illegal for a landlord to remove a tenant by any means other than the formal court eviction process. Specifically, a landlord cannot remove doors, windows, or locks; disconnect or shut off utilities; remove the tenant's personal property; or otherwise attempt to force a tenant out without a court order. Violations entitle the tenant to actual damages or three months' rent, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees and court costs.
Security deposit rules for Casselberry renters are governed entirely by Fla. Stat. § 83.49. Florida imposes no statutory cap on the amount a landlord may charge as a security deposit — landlords may set any amount they choose, though market norms typically range from one to two months' rent.
How the deposit must be held: The landlord must hold your deposit in one of three ways — in a separate non-interest-bearing Florida bank account, in a separate interest-bearing account (with interest paid to you at least annually), or by posting a surety bond with the Clerk of Court. The landlord must disclose the holding method in writing within 30 days of receiving the deposit.
Return deadline — no deductions: If the landlord intends to return your full deposit, they must do so within 15 days after you vacate the premises.
Return deadline — with deductions: If the landlord intends to withhold any portion of your deposit, they must send you written notice by certified mail to your last known address within 30 days of your vacating. The notice must itemize each deduction and state the specific reasons. You then have 15 days to object in writing.
Penalty for noncompliance: A landlord who fails to send the required deduction notice within 30 days, or who fails to return the deposit within 15 days when there are no deductions, forfeits all rights to retain any portion of the deposit. The tenant may sue in small claims court for return of the full deposit plus court costs and attorney's fees under Fla. Stat. § 83.49(3)(c).
Evictions in Casselberry must follow the formal court process established under Florida's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. A landlord cannot remove you from your home without a court order — any attempt to do so is an illegal self-help eviction under Fla. Stat. § 83.67 (see State Protections above).
Step 1 — Written Notice: Before filing in court, the landlord must serve you with a written notice. The type and length of notice depends on the reason for eviction:
Step 2 — Filing in Court: If you do not comply with the notice, the landlord may file a complaint for eviction (unlawful detainer) in Seminole County Court. You will be served with a summons and have 5 business days to file a written response.
Step 3 — Hearing: If you file a response, the court schedules a hearing. If you are being evicted for non-payment and dispute the amount, you may be required to deposit the alleged rent amount into the court registry while the case is pending (Fla. Stat. § 83.60).
Step 4 — Judgment & Writ of Possession: If the court rules for the landlord, it issues a final judgment and a Writ of Possession. The Seminole County Sheriff will then execute the writ, giving you a brief period (typically 24 hours after posting) to vacate before the Sheriff returns to enforce removal.
No just cause requirement: Florida does not require landlords to state a reason for terminating a month-to-month tenancy. However, if you believe a termination is retaliatory, you have a defense under Fla. Stat. § 83.64.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Tenant rights laws are subject to change, and the applicability of any law depends on the specific facts of your situation. Renters in Casselberry who have questions about their rights or face a housing dispute should consult a licensed Florida attorney or contact a local legal aid organization. RentCheckMe makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of this information and is not responsible for actions taken in reliance upon it.
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