Florida Notice Law

30-Day Notice to Vacate Florida: Is It Required?

A 30-day notice is the standard in many states — but not in Florida. Fla. Stat. § 83.57 requires only 15 calendar days to terminate a month-to-month residential tenancy in Florida. The 30-day requirement does appear in the statute for one specific tenancy type (quarter-to-quarter), but that form of tenancy is rare. If your tenant pays rent monthly, 15 days is the correct notice period.

Last verified September 21, 2026 · Fla. Stat. § 83.57

Quick answer

Florida requires 15 calendar days to terminate a month-to-month tenancy — not 30. Under Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3), a landlord must give 15 days' written notice before the end of a rent period. A 30-day notice is legally effective (more notice than required is fine) but is not mandated by Florida statute for monthly tenancies. The sole Florida exception requiring 30 days: quarter-to-quarter tenancies under § 83.57(2), which are uncommon in residential settings.

Florida's complete tenancy termination notice schedule

Fla. Stat. § 83.57 sets four notice tiers based on how often rent is paid. None are "30 days" for the standard residential situation:

Tenancy type	Statute	Required notice
Year-to-year	§ 83.57(1)	60 calendar days
Quarter-to-quarter	§ 83.57(2)	30 calendar days
Month-to-month	§ 83.57(3)	15 calendar days
Week-to-week	§ 83.57(4)	7 calendar days

For the full breakdown of all tenancy types and how to identify yours, see Florida lease termination notice periods.

When does 30 days apply in Florida?

Florida law requires 30 days in two scenarios:

Quarter-to-quarter tenancy (§ 83.57(2)). If rent is paid on a quarterly basis, 30 days is required. Quarterly residential tenancies are rare; most landlords either use monthly or annual arrangements. If you've been collecting rent monthly, you're month-to-month and the 15-day rule applies.
Lease clause requiring 30 days. A written lease can require more than the statutory minimum. If your lease says "either party must give 30 days' notice," that contractual requirement controls, even though Florida law only mandates 15. The statute sets a floor, not a ceiling.

Can I give 30 days notice even when only 15 is required?

Yes. Serving more notice than the statute requires creates no legal defect. If you deliver a 30-day notice on a month-to-month tenancy, it is valid — the tenant simply receives extra time before the termination date. The notice must still satisfy all other statutory requirements: written form, correct tenant name and property address, a termination date falling at the end of a rent period, and proper service method.

The only practical risk of longer notice: if you change your mind after serving it, you generally cannot retract it without the tenant's written agreement.

Local 30-day rules are no longer enforceable

Several Florida cities and counties previously imposed 30-day or longer notice requirements for long-term tenants. All of those local ordinances were preempted by Florida HB 1417 (effective July 1, 2023, Fla. Stat. § 83.425). No Florida county or municipality can require a longer notice period than § 83.57 sets. Read the full HB 1417 preemption explainer.

Serving the correct notice: step by step

1.Confirm your tenancy type
Check your lease and rental history. If you've been collecting monthly rent after a fixed-term lease expired without signing a new lease, you're month-to-month (§ 83.46). If rent is weekly, you're week-to-week.
2.Read your lease for any longer notice clause
Look for language requiring 30 or 60 days notice. If present, the lease controls — you must give that longer period even though the statute allows just 15.
3.Draft the 15-Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
Prepare a written notice under § 83.57(3). Include the tenant's full name, property address, termination date (must be end of a rent period), and the statutory basis. No grounds are required — you don't need to allege a violation.
4.Serve and document
Deliver by hand, leave with a household member 15+, or post conspicuously on the door after a diligent search for the tenant. Document the date, time, and delivery method. Keep your proof of service.
5.Do not accept rent past the termination date
Accepting rent for any period after the stated termination date may reinstate the tenancy and require you to re-serve the notice. Return any rent received for post-termination periods immediately.

Related guides

Florida 15-Day Notice rules

The correct notice for month-to-month tenancies — full requirements and the timing trap.

Florida 60-Day Notice to Vacate

When 60 days is required (year-to-year tenancies) and when it isn't.

Florida lease termination notice periods

All four tenancy types and their statutory notice periods in one place.

Florida holdover tenant

What happens when the tenant stays past the notice expiration — and your remedies.

Authoritative Florida resources

Primary sources for statutory text, court procedures, and licensed legal help.

FAQ

Does Florida require 30 days notice to end a month-to-month lease?

No. Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3) requires only 15 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month residential tenancy in Florida. The 30-day rule is a common-law standard used in many other states but is not Florida statutory law. The one tenancy type that does require 30 days in Florida is a quarter-to-quarter tenancy under § 83.57(2) — uncommon in residential settings.

What if my lease says I need to give 30 days' notice?

Your lease controls if it requires more than the statute. Florida law sets a 15-day minimum for month-to-month tenancies, but the parties can agree to a longer notice period in a written lease. If your lease requires 30 days, you must give 30 days even though the statute allows just 15. Check your lease before serving any termination notice.

Is a 30-day notice legally effective in Florida even when only 15 is required?

Yes. Giving more notice than the statute requires is valid and causes no procedural defect. If you serve a 30-day notice when only 15 is legally required, the termination is effective at the stated date. Just don't accept rent for any period after the termination date — doing so may reinstate the tenancy.

What notice period applies to a week-to-week tenant in Florida?

7 days. Fla. Stat. § 83.57(4) requires 7 days' written notice to terminate a week-to-week tenancy. Week-to-week tenancies arise when rent is paid weekly, which is uncommon in residential settings but does occur with furnished rentals or extended-stay situations.

Do any Florida cities require 30 days notice for month-to-month tenants?

Not anymore. Several Florida cities and counties previously imposed 30-day or 60-day notice requirements for certain tenants. Florida HB 1417 (effective July 1, 2023, Fla. Stat. § 83.425) preempted all local landlord-tenant ordinances statewide. No city or county can require more notice than the state statute — 15 days for month-to-month, per § 83.57(3).

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