This may eliminate or minimize disputes later. Florida Statutes, Section 83.51, require a landlord to comply with the local Property Maintenance Code. The roof must not leak. The walls must be weather-tight, and in good repair. The stairs must be safe for normal use and maintained in good repair.
Outside doors have to have proper locks.
Window panes cannot have cracks and holes. Outside windows must have screens. Inside floors, walls, ceilings must be basically rodent-proof and kept in sound condition and good repair, and should be safe. The house or apartment must have hot water, which is connected to the kitchen and bathroom sinks, tub or shower. All houses or apartments must have a flush toilet in good working condition.