How much notice do I get for unpaid rent in Florida?
3 days' written notice to pay or move out.
Weekends and legal holidays don't count.
For other lease problems the landlord must give 7 days' written notice.
Why, and the exact law
From Fla. Stat. § 83.56, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“If the tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for 3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, after delivery of written demand by the landlord for payment of the rent or possession of the premises, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement …”
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Florida lawIn force
Termination of rental agreement (notice for nonpayment and noncompliance)
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
3 days' written notice to pay or move out.
Weekends and legal holidays don't count. For other lease problems the landlord must give 7 days' written notice.
In force since
1973
The law, word for word
“If the tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for 3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, after delivery of written demand by the landlord for payment of the rent or possession of the premises, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement …”