Under Florida landlord-tenant law, failing to comply with statutory notice rules is the number one reason eviction petitions are dismissed. Learn how to protect your rights under Florida Statutes § 83.56(3).
The notice must specify the exact amount of rent owed and cannot bundle late fees, utilities, or other non-rent charges. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays must be strictly excluded.
The NoticeGen rules engine automatically enforces the statutory guidelines detailed below when compiling notices for Florida.
| Notice Type | Statute Section | Notice Period |
|---|---|---|
| Late Rent Notice | Florida Statutes § 83.56(3) | 3 Business Days |
| Lease Violation | Florida Statutes § 83.56(2)(b) | 7 Calendar Days |
| Notice to Enter | Florida Statutes § 83.53 | 24 Hours Notice |
Notice compliance is not just about the words on the page — it is also about correct delivery. In Florida, permissible service methods include:
No. Florida Statutes § 83.56(3) explicitly states that the 3-day period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays observed by the county court.
Yes. For curable violations (e.g., unauthorized pets), you must serve a 7-day Notice to Cure. For non-curable violations (e.g., intentional property destruction), you can serve a 7-day Unconditional Quit notice.
For month-to-month tenancies, Florida requires at least 30 days' written notice prior to the start of the next rental period. Statewide preemption prohibits cities from passing local rent control laws.
Detailed, statute-mapped breakdowns for each notice type supported in Florida.
Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
3 Business Days • Florida Statutes
Florida 7-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation
7 Calendar Days • Florida Statutes
Florida 7-Day Unconditional Quit Notice
7 Calendar Days • Florida Statutes
Florida Lease Violation Notice — 7-Day Cure or Quit (Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2))
7 Calendar Days • Fla. Stat.
Florida Notice of Non-Renewal — 15-Day Notice (Fla. Stat. § 83.57)
15 Days • Fla. Stat.
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