Free Florida Eviction Notice Template

A Florida eviction notice is a written notice landlords must give tenants before filing for eviction. It explains the reason for eviction, the time allowed to correct the issue or move out, and the next steps under Florida Statutes Chapter 83.

With Document Genius, you can prepare a state-compliant notice step by step in just a few minutes.

Florida law sets different notice periods based on the situation. Use Document Genius to select the correct notice type from the dropdown before creating your form.

• 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (FL Stat § 83.56(3)): For unpaid rent. Gives tenants three business days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) to pay or move out.
• 7-Day Notice to Cure or Quit (FL Stat § 83.56(2)(b)): For lease violations like failing to keep the property clean or unauthorized occupants. Tenants have seven days to fix the issue or leave.
• 7-Day Notice to Terminate Week-to-Week Tenancy (FL Stat 83.57(4)): Used to end a week-to-week rental agreement with at least seven days’ written notice.
• 30-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy (FL Stat. § 83.57(2) and (3)): For ending month-to-month or quarter-to-quarter tenancies. Requires 30 days’ notice before the end of the rental period.
• 60-Day Notice to Terminate Year-to-Year Tenancy (FL Stat. 83.57(1)): For ending an annual tenancy without a specific end date. Requires at least 60 days’ written notice.

To create a valid notice:

1. Select the correct notice type in the Document Genius form.
2. Enter landlord and tenant details, including names and rental address.
3. State the reason for eviction if required by law.
4. Set the deadline based on Florida’s notice periods.
5. Sign and date the notice before serving it.

If the tenant doesn’t comply, you can file an eviction case in county court.

Florida landlords may deliver eviction notices by:

• Personal delivery to the tenant
• Mailing the notice to the tenant’s address
• Posting it in a visible location on the rental property

Always keep proof of service because the court will require it for eviction cases.

If the tenant doesn’t comply by the deadline:

• File a Complaint for Eviction or Complaint for Eviction and Damages in county court
• Serve the tenant with a Summons notifying them of the lawsuit
• Request a Final Judgment if the tenant doesn’t respond or the court rules in your favor
• File a Writ of Possession so the sheriff can remove the tenant if necessary

Landlords may need these forms during the eviction process:

• Complaint for Eviction: Starts the eviction lawsuit for non-payment or lease violations
  Complaint for Eviction and Damages: Seeks eviction plus money for unpaid rent or damages
• Summons – Eviction Claim: Notifies the tenant about the court case
• Writ of Possession: Authorizes the sheriff to remove the tenant if they don’t leave voluntarily
• Final Judgment – Eviction: Court order returning possession of the property to the landlord