Periodic tenancies with no end date
Section 83.57 lets either the landlord or the tenant end a tenancy without a specific term by written notice given at least this far ahead of the end of the current period:
- Year-to-year: 60 days before the end of an annual period.
- Quarter-to-quarter: 30 days before the end of a quarterly period.
- Month-to-month: 30 days before the end of a monthly period.
- Week-to-week: 7 days before the end of a weekly period.[1]
Fixed-term leases
Under section 83.575, a lease with a set term may require the tenant to give notice before vacating at the end of the term, but only if it also requires the landlord to give notice of non-renewal within the same period. That period may not be less than 30 days or more than 60 days.
A tenant who misses that notice can owe liquidated damages only if the landlord sent a written reminder no more than 15 days before the notice period began. A tenant who stays on with the landlord's permission without giving the required notice owes one additional month's rent.[2]
Notices for unpaid rent or lease violations
Section 83.56(3) allows the landlord to end the lease if rent stays unpaid for 3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, after a written demand. For other violations, the landlord gives either a 7-day notice to fix the problem or, for intentional damage, continuing disturbances or a repeat violation within 12 months, a notice with no chance to cure that gives the tenant 7 days to leave.
Accepting rent while knowing about a violation generally waives the right to terminate for that violation, so get advice from a Florida real estate attorney before starting an eviction.[3]
Notice before entering the unit
Ending a lease is separate from access. Section 83.53 requires at least 24 hours' notice before entering for repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., although a landlord may enter at any time to protect or preserve the premises and may not use access to harass the tenant.[4]
Key takeaways
- Month-to-month tenancies in Florida end with at least 30 days' written notice before the end of a monthly period.
- A fixed-term lease's required non-renewal notice must be between 30 and 60 days.
- The nonpayment notice is 3 days, not counting weekends and legal holidays.
- Most other lease violations use a 7-day notice, with or without a chance to cure.
- Repairs require at least 24 hours' notice and entry between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sources
- [1]Florida Legislature — 2026 Florida Statutes, s. 83.57 Termination of tenancy without specific term
- [2]Florida Legislature — 2026 Florida Statutes, s. 83.575 Termination of tenancy with specific duration
- [3]Florida Senate — 2025 Florida Statutes, s. 83.56 Termination of rental agreement
- [4]Florida Legislature — 2026 Florida Statutes, s. 83.53 Landlord's access to dwelling unit
Reviewed October 11, 2026. General real-estate information for Florida, not legal, tax, lending or insurance advice. Laws, rates and deadlines change — confirm property-specific facts with the agency cited, a Florida real-estate attorney, CPA or licensed insurance agent.