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Florida Eviction Notice

Notice periods and service rules from the Florida statutes, with the section cited for each. Build the notice below and download a PDF.

1. Notice type and state

Florida: Pay rent or quit

3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays (court-observed holidays only), after delivery of a written demand. The statute gives the wording to use.

Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3) (checked 2026-10-13). All Florida rules

2. Who and where

Every adult on the lease.

Street, city, ZIP.

3. Notice details

Only past-due rent; check your state before adding fees.

Bank name and account, or an existing electronic transfer method.

4. Serving the notice

Goes on the proof of service.

By mailing, by delivering a true copy, by email under § 83.505, or, if the tenant is absent from the premises, by leaving a copy at the residence. The lease cannot waive these notice requirements. Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4)

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Deadline

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NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

State of Florida

To (tenants): ____________________ (tenant names)

and all other occupants in possession of the premises

From (landlord or agent): ____________________ (landlord)

Premises: ____________________________________

Date of notice: ____________________

You are hereby notified that you are indebted to me in the sum of __________ dollars for the rent and use of the premises ____________________________________, Florida, now occupied by you and that 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, to wit: on or before the ____ day of __________, ______.

Pay to: ____________________.

Pay in full or move out by the end of: ____________________

Landlord or agent signature
____________________
Date

Notice period: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3). Rules checked against the official statute on 2026-10-13.

Prepared with evictionnoticemaker.com. A template, not legal advice.

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Florida eviction notice rules

Checked against Online Sunshine, The Florida Legislature (leg.state.fl.us) on 2026-10-13. Official source.

NoticeRuleStatute
Pay rent or quit3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays (court-observed holidays only), after delivery of a written demand. The statute gives the wording to use.Include the county in the property address.The landlord's name, address and phone number go at the end of the notice.Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)
Cure or quit7 days from delivery to correct a curable violation (for example unauthorized pets, guests or vehicles). The statute gives the wording to use.Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2)(b)
Unconditional quit7 days to vacate for violations the tenant should not get a chance to cure (for example intentional damage or a repeat violation within 12 months of a written warning). The statute gives the wording to use.Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2)(a)
Notice to vacate (landlord)Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly period (week-to-week 7 days, quarter-to-quarter 30 days, year-to-year 60 days).Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Notice to vacate (tenant)The same 30 days before the end of a monthly period applies to tenants.Fla. Stat. § 83.57

How to serve an eviction notice in Florida

By mailing, by delivering a true copy, by email under § 83.505, or, if the tenant is absent from the premises, by leaving a copy at the residence. The lease cannot waive these notice requirements.

  • Delivering a true copy
  • Mailing
  • Email (under § 83.505)
  • Leaving a copy at the residence (tenant absent)

Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4)

Before you serve

  • If you accept partial rent after posting a 3-day notice, § 83.56(5)(a) requires a receipt, a court deposit, or a new 3-day notice.

Compare with other states on the eviction notice periods by state table.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for unpaid rent in Florida?

3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays (court-observed holidays only), after delivery of a written demand. The statute gives the wording to use. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3).

How much notice does a Florida landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy?

Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly period (week-to-week 7 days, quarter-to-quarter 30 days, year-to-year 60 days). Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.57.

How much notice does a Florida tenant give to move out?

The same 30 days before the end of a monthly period applies to tenants. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.57.

How is an eviction notice served in Florida?

By mailing, by delivering a true copy, by email under § 83.505, or, if the tenant is absent from the premises, by leaving a copy at the residence. The lease cannot waive these notice requirements. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4).

Is this Florida eviction notice legal advice?

No. It is a template and a summary of the statute as we read it on the date shown. Local ordinances, rent regulation, subsidized housing and federal rules can add requirements. Talk to a licensed attorney or legal aid if you are unsure.

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Last updated · Written by the EvictionNoticeMaker editorial team and checked against the official state statutes cited on each page. Templates and general information, not legal advice.