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Florida Three-Day Notice Requirement

Summary

Before filing for eviction due to non-payment, landlords must give tenants a written three-day notice to pay rent or vacate.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Tenants have the right to a 3-day window to pay late rent before an eviction lawsuit can be filed.
  • 02.
    The 3-day period excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
  • 03.
    Tenants have the right to stay if they pay the full amount within the notice period.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Dismissal of the eviction lawsuit if the notice was not properly served.
  • 02.
    Potential liability for tenant's legal fees if the case is dismissed.
  • 03.
    Requirement to restart the entire legal notice process from the beginning.

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