Florida Notice to Pay Rent or Quit — Free Generator & 2026 Requirements
Updated July 2026 · Reviewed against Florida statutes
Serving a proper pay-or-quit notice is the first legal step in every Florida nonpayment eviction — and getting it wrong can force you to restart the entire process. Florida requires 3 business days' notice. The tool below builds a correctly formatted notice for you, free.
| Required notice period | 3 business days |
| Statute | Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3) |
| Applies to | Nonpayment of rent |
⚠ Excludes weekends and legal holidays.
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How to serve this notice in Florida
Frequently asked questions
How many days' notice is required for nonpayment of rent in Florida?
Florida requires 3 business days' written notice before an eviction can be filed for nonpayment (Fla. Stat. § 83.56(3)). Excludes weekends and legal holidays.
Can I email or text the notice to my tenant in Florida?
Generally no. Most states, including Florida, require formal service — personal delivery, delivery to a suitable person at the premises, posting plus mailing, or certified mail. Check your statute for the accepted methods and keep proof of service.
What happens if the tenant pays after receiving the notice?
If the tenant pays the full amount demanded within the notice period, the tenancy generally continues and you cannot proceed with an eviction based on that notice. Partial payments can complicate or void the notice in some states — decide in advance whether to accept them.