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Florida Mold Laws and Regulations (2026)
This page summarizes Florida's mold-specific licensing requirements, contractor regulations, and disclosure obligations based on publicly available statutory and regulatory sources.
Contractor Licensing
License name
Mold-Related Services Remediator License (MRSR)
Statute
Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI
Florida Statutes Chapter 468, Part XVI establishes licensing requirements for mold-related services. According to DBPR, anyone performing mold assessment or mold remediation for compensation must hold the appropriate license. The statute defines specific requirements for license applications, qualifications, and prohibited acts.
Inspector / Assessor Licensing
Florida separately licenses mold assessors (who conduct inspections and write protocols) and mold remediators (who perform cleanup). According to DBPR, assessors and remediators for the same project must be independent — a company may not both assess and remediate the same property.
Real Estate Disclosure
Florida Statute Section 689.261 requires sellers of residential property to disclose known facts that materially affect property value. The Florida Supreme Court decision in Johnson v. Davis established a broader duty to disclose known defects. Mold known to the seller is generally considered a disclosable material defect.
Tenant & Landlord Rights
Florida Statute Section 83.51 requires landlords to maintain rental premises in compliance with applicable building, housing, and health codes. Significant mold growth affecting habitability may constitute a breach of this duty. Florida does not have a separate mold-specific landlord-tenant statute.
Official Resources
Mold regulations vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your state.
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