723.021 Obligation of good faith and fair dealings. - Florida Statutes

723.021 Obligation of good faith and fair dealings.

Every rental agreement or duty within this chapter imposes an obligation of good faith and fair dealings in its performance or enforcement. Either party to a dispute under this chapter may seek an order finding the other party has not complied with the obligations of good faith and fair dealings. Upon such a finding, the court shall award reasonable costs and attorney’s fees to the prevailing party for proving the noncompliance.

History. s. 1, ch. 84-80; s. 1, ch. 97-291.