What is the notice period for a Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit?

The required notice period is 3 Business Days under Florida Statutes § 83.56(3).

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Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (2026)

Q: What must be included in a Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit?

Full legal name(s) of all tenants on the lease. Complete property address including unit number. The exact dollar amount of rent owed (no late fees or non-rent charges). A demand to pay the rent or deliver possession of the premises. The name and address where rent payment can be tendered. The date the notice was delivered to the tenant.

A Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit is the mandatory first step before filing an eviction for unpaid rent. Under Florida Statutes § 83.56(3), the landlord must specify the exact rent owed — no late fees, utility bills, or other non-rent charges — and the 3-day period strictly excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays observed by the county court.

Statutory Authority

The legal foundation for this notice type

Citation

Florida Statutes § 83.56(3)

Notice Period3 Business Days

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When to Use This Notice

Use this notice when a tenant has failed to pay rent by the due date. This notice is the legally required step before a landlord can file an eviction complaint in Florida County Court.

What Must Be Included

Every element below is required under Florida Statutes § 83.56(3) — missing any one can void the notice

Full legal name(s) of all tenants on the lease

Complete property address including unit number

The exact dollar amount of rent owed (no late fees or non-rent charges)

A demand to pay the rent or deliver possession of the premises

The name and address where rent payment can be tendered

The date the notice was delivered to the tenant

Common Mistakes That Void This Notice

Courts routinely dismiss eviction cases when landlords make these errors

Including late fees, utility bills, or other non-rent charges — this can invalidate the notice

Counting Saturdays, Sundays, or county court holidays in the 3-day period

Demanding 'additional rent' charges that aren't clearly defined as rent in the lease

Serving the notice before rent is technically past due under the lease terms

Hand-calculating the expiration date incorrectly due to holiday exclusions

Failing to specify the exact amount owed — rounding up or estimating is not permitted

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