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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 83.55

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Landlord: means the owner or lessor of a dwelling unit. See Florida Statutes 83.43
  • Rental agreement: means any written agreement, including amendments or addenda, or oral agreement for a duration of less than 1 year, providing for use and occupancy of premises. See Florida Statutes 83.43
  • Tenant: means any person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit under a rental agreement. See Florida Statutes 83.43
If either the landlord or the tenant fails to comply with the requirements of the rental agreement or this part, the aggrieved party may recover the damages caused by the noncompliance.