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Landlord-Tenant LawFlorida, USA

Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Notice Requirements)

Summary

Florida law mandates specific notice periods for terminating tenancies and evicting tenants, including a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent and a 7-day notice for other lease violations.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Tenants must receive a formal 3-day notice and have the chance to pay rent before an eviction lawsuit can be filed.
  • 02.
    For lease violations that can be fixed, tenants must be given 7 days to correct the issue.
  • 03.
    Landlords must provide 30 days' notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Eviction lawsuits filed without proper notice can be dismissed by the court.
  • 02.
    Landlords who use 'self-help' (like changing locks) can be sued for three months' rent or actual damages.

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