Florida Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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Florida rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent3 days — 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Deliver Possession (business days)Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)
Lease violation7 days — tenant may cureSource: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2)(b)
Unconditional quit7 days — Intentional destruction of property, unreasonable disturbance, or repeat of a violation within 12 months of a prior cure noticeSource: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2)(a)
Permitted service methodspersonal, mail, posting, electronic if agreedSource: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4); § 83.505 (electronic delivery with written consent)
Required wording3-day notice must be substantially in the statutory form: 'You are hereby notified that you are indebted to me in the sum of ___ dollars for the rent and use of the premises (address, including county), 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 ___, (year).' It must be signed with the landlord's name, address and phone number.
StatuteFlorida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Fla. Stat. § 83.56

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in Florida

Serve the notice exactly as Florida law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Florida?

3 days (3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Deliver Possession), Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, mail, posting, electronic if agreed. Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4); § 83.505 (electronic delivery with written consent) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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