Florida Eviction Notice for Unpaid Rent

What Florida law says

• Fla. Stat. 83.56(3): if rent is unpaid and the default continues for 3 days after written demand for payment or possession, the landlord may terminate; the 3 days exclude Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays.
• Legal holidays for this section are court-observed holidays only.
• The notice follows the statutory form: sum owed for rent and use of the premises, the address and county, demand for payment or possession within 3 days, a deadline date, and the landlord's name, address and phone.
• Under 83.56(4) notices may be mailed, hand delivered, emailed under 83.505, or left at the residence if the tenant is absent; the notice requirements may not be waived in the lease.

Steps for a landlord

• Use the statutory form with the exact amount of rent owed.
• Count 3 days excluding weekends and court holidays.
• Deliver by an allowed method and keep proof.
• If unpaid after the deadline, proceed through the court.

What to put in the notice

• The names of the tenants and the address of the rental
• The amount of rent owed and the rental period it covers
• The number of days the tenant has to pay or move out, and the date that period ends
• The date, how the notice was delivered, and who delivered it
• Your name and contact details, with your signature

Things to watch

• The page does not describe the court filing process; check the statute or an attorney.
• Accepting rent can affect termination rights; the statute has specific waiver rules.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.