Did you know?
Hollywood, Florida is one of the few cities in Florida that specifically requires, by city code, that rental properties must have window screens on windows used for ventilation.
If you rent a property in Hollywood and a window is meant to open for air, the landlord must provide a screen. If a screen is missing or damaged, you have the right to demand one.
Cities in Florida where tenants can demand window screens (by law)
✅ Statewide (ALL Florida cities & counties)
Under Florida Statute §83.51, landlords anywhere in Florida must:
Provide window screens at the start of the tenancy Maintain them in reasonable condition Applies when windows are intended for ventilation
➡️ This means you can demand screens in any Florida city if you are renting and the window opens.
🏙️ Cities with explicit local codes requiring screens
These cities go beyond state law and clearly require screens in their city ordinances:
Hollywood, FL ✅ Pompano Beach, FL ✅
(In these cities, missing screens are a code violation, not just a landlord issue.)
🟡 Most other Florida cities
Cities such as:
Miami Fort Lauderdale Boca Raton West Palm Beach Orlando Tampa Jacksonville
Do not always list screens explicitly in city code, but state landlord law still applies, so tenants can still demand screens in rental units.
Simple summary
✔️ All Florida renters can demand window screens (state law) ✔️ Hollywood & Pompano Beach also enforce it through city code ❌ Homeowners (not renting) are not required by state law
If you want, I can:
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If you want, we can also help and advise the owner on where window screens are required and where to buy them. There are local places available, for example Richard’s Hardware in Hollywood.
Here is their website and direct link :https://richardshardware.net/services/