An Florida lease termination notice form is an official legal document provided to either the tenant or the landlord informing them that the tenancy is ending. If rent is paid monthly, then at least 15 days notice must be provided before the tenancy can end.
Types of Florida Lease Termination Notice Forms
| Notice Form | Lease Type |
| 7 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy | Week-to-Week |
| 15 Day Notice to Vacate | Month-to-Month |
| 30 Day Notice to Vacate | Quarter-to-Quarter |
| 60 Day Notice to Vacate | Year-to-Year |
Florida 7 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
A Florida 7 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy is an official legal form used for terminating a week-to-week lease. This notice may also be used for tenants with no written lease that pay rent weekly. There is no option to continue the arrangement and either party may deliver the notice at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the end date specified in the notice.
Florida 15 Day Notice to Vacate
A Florida 15 Day Notice to Vacate is an official lease termination form used for ending a month-to-month lease. This notice may also be used for tenants with no written lease that pay rent monthly or for tenants with an expired lease. Either party may terminate the tenancy by providing at least a fifteen (15) calendar day notice before the end of the monthly rental period.
Florida 30 Day Notice to Vacate
A Florida 30 Day Notice to Vacate is an official letter used for terminating a quarter-to-quarter lease. The landlord or the tenant may deliver the lease termination letter at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of the quarterly period.
Florida 60 Day Notice to Vacate
A Florida 60 Day Notice to Vacate is a legal form used for terminating a year-to-year lease. There is no option to continue the arrangement and either party may serve the notice at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the end of the annual period.
How to Write a Lease Termination Notice in Florida
For a lease termination notice to be legally compliant:
- State who the legal letter is addressed to (use full name of the receiving party).
- Include the termination date of the lease or tenancy.
- Fill in the full address of the rental premises.
- For tenants, provide your new address and an updated phone number.
- Sign the notice and print your name.
- For landlords, include contact information, such as address and phone number.
- Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery along with printed name and signature.
Without this information on the lease termination notice, a judge may not be able to proceed with legal action.
How to Calculate Expiration Date in Florida
A lease termination letter takes effect the day after it is served. Lease termination letters must be delivered at least the legally required number of calendar days in advance of the termination date. For example, with a month-to-month lease, to terminate the tenancy on June 30th, the letter must be served by either party before June 15th.
If the last day of the notice period falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then the notice period will not officially expire until the end of the following judicial day (a day when the courthouse is open).
How to Serve a Lease Termination Notice in Florida
A landlord or a tenant may deliver lease termination notices in Florida using any of the below acceptable methods:
- Handing the notice to the other party in person;
- Handing the notice to a person who can accept the legal letter on behalf of the other party;
- Posting the notice in a conspicuous place and mailing the notice by certified or registered mail with a return receipt.
When sending the notice by certified or registered mail, add five (5) additional calendar days to the notice period to account for variability in post office delivery times.
Sources
- 1 FL Stat § 83.57
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When the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days’ notice prior to the end of any weekly period.
Source Link - 2 FL Stat § 83.57
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When the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 15 days’ notice prior to the end of any monthly period.
Source Link - 3 FL Stat § 83.57
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When the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 30 days’ notice prior to the end of any quarterly period.
Source Link - 4 FL Stat § 83.57
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When the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 60 days’ notice prior to the end of any annual period.
Source Link - 5 FL Stat § 83.56
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The delivery of the written notices required by subsections (1), (2), and (3) shall be by mailing or delivery of a true copy thereof or, if the tenant is absent from the premises, by leaving a copy thereof at the residence. The notice requirements of subsections (1), (2), and (3) may not be waived in the lease.
Source Link - 6 Florida Court Rules of Civil Procedure - Rule 6
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Additional Time after Service by Mail. When a party may or must act within a specified time after service and service is made by mail, 5 days are added after the period that would otherwise expire under subdivision (a).
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