Florida Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Florida
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Florida’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Florida an eviction lawsuit is a(n) removal of tenant (eviction) under Fla. Stat. ch. 83 Part II, summary procedure § 51.011 action. — Fla. Stat. § 83.59(2) (2025) ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the County Court. — Fla. Stat. § 83.59(2) (2025) ↗
- How to serve the notice. Mailing, delivering a true copy, e-mailing per § 83.505, or if tenant is absent, leaving a copy at the residence. — Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4) (2025) ↗
- Filing fee. $180 uniform statewide (county court removal of tenant action); additional damages claims carry separate tiered fees. — Fla. Stat. § 34.041(1)(a) (2025) ↗
- Official notice form. Florida’s courts publish an official notice form — compare it with the one you generate here. — Florida Supreme Court approved Landlord and Tenant Forms – Form 1 Notice for failure to pay rent ↗
- Official guidance. Florida publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Florida Courts – DIY Florida ↗
- No self-help. Fla. Stat. § 83.67(1)-(2): landlord may not interrupt utilities or block access, including changing locks or using bootlocks. — Fla. Stat. § 83.67 (2025) ↗
Each point links to the Florida source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Florida notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 7 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56; § 83.57 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Florida notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Florida law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Florida eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Florida demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Florida small claims court, where the limit is $8,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Florida?
In Florida, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56; § 83.57. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Florida?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Florida’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Florida.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Florida?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the County Court (the case is called a(n) removal of tenant (eviction) under Fla. Stat. ch. 83 Part II, summary procedure § 51.011 action). Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.59(2) (2025).
How must an eviction notice be served in Florida?
Mailing, delivering a true copy, e-mailing per § 83.505, or if tenant is absent, leaving a copy at the residence. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(4) (2025).
What does it cost to file an eviction in Florida?
$180 uniform statewide (county court removal of tenant action); additional damages claims carry separate tiered fees. Source: Fla. Stat. § 34.041(1)(a) (2025).
How does Florida compare? See the notice periods in all 50 states, every figure cited to statute. Not sure which notice applies? Try the 2-question wizard.
What comes after the notice? The Florida eviction timeline dates every step, from filing to the writ of possession.
How Florida compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Florida: Fla. Stat. § 83.56; § 83.57 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Georgia (3 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 7 days — well under the national median of 14 days across the 38 states with a statutory rule.
Ranked #28 of 38 states (tied with 4) — higher means more time to fix the violation.
4 other states use the same figure.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Georgia (no statutory rule). Every neighboring state with a rule matches Florida.
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Alabama (30 days), Georgia (60 days).
The rest of what Florida requires
The figures below are Florida's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Florida page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Fla. Stat. §83.49 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 30 days after move-out Fla. Stat. §83.49 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Fla. Stat. §83.57(3) ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $8,000 Fla. Small Claims Rule 7.010; Fla. Stat. §34.041 ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small Claims (county court, proceeding under the Florida Small Claims Rules) · filing fee Graduated: about $55 (under $100) / $80 ($100-$500) / $175 ($500-$2,500) / $300 ($2,500-$8,000) - statutory base $50/$75/$170/$295 under Fla. Stat. §34.041 plus clerk service charges (amounts from the Miami-Dade Clerk schedule; other counties are similar) Fla. Small Claims Rule 7.010; Fla. Stat. §34.041 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Florida Senate ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Florida FLHSMV (Form HSMV 82050) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required · 2 witnesses Fla. Stat. §709.2105 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Fla. Stat. § 605.0102(45) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Clerk of the Circuit Court (ex officio county recorder, Fla. Stat. § 28.222); in some counties styled Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller · 2 witnesses Fla. Stat. § 689.01 ↗
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