Fla. Stat. 680.514
Waiver of lessee’s objections

(1)

In rejecting goods, a lessee’s failure to state a particular defect that is ascertainable by reasonable inspection precludes the lessee from relying on the defect:To justify rejection or to establish default if, stated seasonably, the lessor or the supplier could have cured it (s. 680.513); orTo justify rejection or to establish default between merchants if the lessor or the supplier after rejection has made a request in writing for a full and final written statement of all defects on which the lessee proposes to rely.

(a)

To justify rejection or to establish default if, stated seasonably, the lessor or the supplier could have cured it (s. 680.513); or

(b)

To justify rejection or to establish default between merchants if the lessor or the supplier after rejection has made a request in writing for a full and final written statement of all defects on which the lessee proposes to rely.

(2)

A lessee’s failure to reserve rights when paying rent or other consideration against documents precludes recovery of the payment for defects apparent in the documents.

Source: Section 680.514 — Waiver of lessee’s objections, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0680.­514 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 680.514. Waiver of lessee’s objections's source at flsenate​.gov