Florida Eviction Notice
Create a free Florida eviction notice with the state's required notice periods built in. Pick the notice type, fill in the details, and download a PDF.
Florida notice periods
Nonpayment: 3 days · Lease violation (cure): 7 days · No-cause termination: 30 days.
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⚠ Florida requires a 3-day notice for a notice to pay rent or quit; the count runs from the date of SERVICE, and some states exclude weekends/holidays — verify before relying on a date. The 3-day nonpayment notice under § 83.56(3) excludes Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays from the count — so the practical window is longer than 3 calendar days. The statutory demand reads: 'I demand payment of the rent or possession of the premises within 3 days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) from the date of delivery of this notice.' There is no statutory grace period; rent is in default if unpaid for 3 (business) days after the demand is delivered. A landlord may accept partial rent without waiving the right to terminate for nonpayment, but accepting full rent with knowledge of the default waives the action.
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (Florida)
NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
Date of Notice: ________________
From (Landlord/Agent): [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME], [LANDLORD ADDRESS]
To: [TENANT NAME(S)], Tenant(s) in possession of: [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that rent is now due and unpaid in the amount of $________. This amount is for unpaid RENT only and excludes late fees, utilities, and other charges unless your state and lease allow them.
You are required to PAY the full amount of rent due within 3 days after this notice is served on you, OR to vacate and surrender possession of the property. Payment must be made to [LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] at [LANDLORD ADDRESS], by cash, check, or money order. If you mail payment, it must be RECEIVED by the deadline.
If you do not comply with this notice within the time stated, the landlord may begin legal proceedings to recover possession of the property under Fla. Stat. §§ 83.56, 83.57 (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Ch. 83, Part II).
Only a court can order you to move out. The landlord may NOT lock you out, remove your belongings, or shut off your utilities; doing so is illegal.
This notice is given without waiving, and the landlord expressly reserves, all other rights and remedies, including the right to recover unpaid rent and damages.
How this notice may be served: Per Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4), notice is delivered by mailing, by delivering a true copy to the tenant, by e-mailing in accordance with s. 83.505, or — if the tenant is absent from the premises — by leaving a copy at the residence (posting). Florida does not require certified mail; hand delivery or posting (when tenant is absent) is standard practice.
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[LANDLORD/AGENT NAME] — Landlord / Authorized Agent
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
Date: ________________
PROOF OF SERVICE
I served this notice on the tenant(s) on ____________ (date).
Method of service (use a method permitted in your state — see the service note above):
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date: ____________
Signature of person serving the notice
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Self-help template, not legal advice. Notice periods, wording, and service rules vary by state and city. You cannot remove a tenant yourself — serve a proper notice and, if needed, file in court.
Florida Eviction Notice Requirements
In Florida, a landlord must serve a written notice before filing for eviction under Fla. Stat. §§ 83.56, 83.57 (Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Ch. 83, Part II). The required notice period depends on the reason:
- Nonpayment of rent: 3-day notice to pay or quit. The 3-day nonpayment notice under § 83.56(3) excludes Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays from the count — so the practical window is longer than 3 calendar days. The statutory demand reads: 'I demand payment of the rent or possession of the premises within 3 days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) from the date of delivery of this notice.' There is no statutory grace period; rent is in default if unpaid for 3 (business) days after the demand is delivered. A landlord may accept partial rent without waiving the right to terminate for nonpayment, but accepting full rent with knowledge of the default waives the action.
- Curable lease violation: 7-day notice to cure or quit. Under § 83.56(2)(b), for curable lease violations (e.g., unauthorized pets/guests, parking, failure to keep premises clean), the landlord gives written notice specifying the noncompliance and stating that the agreement will be terminated if it is not corrected within 7 days from delivery of the notice. If the same conduct recurs within 12 months, the landlord may then proceed under the unconditional 7-day-to-vacate path with no further notice.
- No-cause termination (month-to-month): 30-day notice. For a month-to-month tenancy with no specific term, either party may terminate without cause on not less than 30 days' written notice prior to the end of any monthly period (§ 83.57(3)). This was raised from 15 days to 30 days by HB 1417, effective July 1, 2023. Other periods: year-to-year = 60 days; quarter-to-quarter = 30 days; week-to-week = 7 days.
Service: Per Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4), notice is delivered by mailing, by delivering a true copy to the tenant, by e-mailing in accordance with s. 83.505, or — if the tenant is absent from the premises — by leaving a copy at the residence (posting). Florida does not require certified mail; hand delivery or posting (when tenant is absent) is standard practice.
- Nonpayment of rent: 3-day notice to pay or quit, EXCLUDING Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays (Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)).
- Curable lease violation: 7-day notice to cure or the agreement terminates (§ 83.56(2)(b)). Noncurable/serious or repeat violation: 7-day notice to vacate with no cure (§ 83.56(2)(a)).
- No-cause termination of a month-to-month tenancy requires 30 days' written notice (raised from 15 days by HB 1417, effective July 1, 2023) under § 83.57(3).
- No statewide just-cause requirement; HB 1417 (§ 83.425) preempts local tenant-protection ordinances.
- After the notice period expires without compliance, the landlord must file an eviction action in county court (Fla. Stat. § 83.59); only a sheriff may execute a writ of possession — landlords cannot self-evict.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days notice to evict for nonpayment in Florida?
Florida requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit before a landlord can file for eviction. The 3-day nonpayment notice under § 83.56(3) excludes Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays from the count — so the practical window is longer than 3 calendar days. The statutory demand reads: 'I demand payment of the rent or possession of the premises within 3 days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) from the date of delivery of this notice.' There is no statutory grace period; rent is in default if unpaid for 3 (business) days after the demand is delivered. A landlord may accept partial rent without waiving the right to terminate for nonpayment, but accepting full rent with knowledge of the default waives the action.
Can a landlord evict without notice in Florida?
No. A written notice is required before filing, and only a court can order a tenant removed. Self-help lockouts are illegal.
Does Florida require just cause to evict?
Florida does not have a statewide just-cause requirement, though some cities may. A month-to-month tenancy can generally be ended with a 30-day notice.
Disclaimer
This Florida eviction notice generator is a self-help tool for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Confirm Florida and local requirements before serving, and consult a landlord-tenant attorney for contested cases.
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