How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Florida?

In Florida, a landlord must give 3 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 83.40–83.682).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Florida?

In Florida, landlords must provide 15 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Florida?

Florida recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent (3-day notice); Non-compliance with lease (7-day cure-or-quit); Non-curable violation (7-day termination); Holdover tenancy.

Florida Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Florida?

Florida has rent control provisions. Florida law (HB 1339, 2023) preempts local rent control ordinances. Miami-Dade's voter-approved rent control was struck down.

Tribunal: County Court

3 Days — Pay or Quit

15 Days — No-Cause Notice

7 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	3 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	15 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	7 days

Security Deposit

No statutory cap. Deposit must be held in a Florida bank (§ 83.49).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent (3-day notice)
Non-compliance with lease (7-day cure-or-quit)
Non-curable violation (7-day termination)
Holdover tenancy

Rent Control

Rent Control Applies

Florida law (HB 1339, 2023) preempts local rent control ordinances. Miami-Dade's voter-approved rent control was struck down.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Florida. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. §§ 83.40–83.682)

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