The Florida Residential Lease Agreement allows for any landlord or their representative (property manager or real estate agent) to rent residential property to prospective tenants. To avoid any type of eviction process, it is always recommended to get the credit information of applicants through the use of a rental application to verify all employment, references, and prior rental history. Once the signatures of both parties are inscribed, the document becomes legally binding. Applicable Law: Chapter 83 (Landlord and Tenant)