[RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question

[Scott W. Dibbs]

(I apologize if you received this twice.  I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.)

I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers.  The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year.   I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease.   Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year?  (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research).

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Scott


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Scott W. Dibbs

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