Florida Notice to Vacate Rules
Florida rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: At least 30 days' written notice before the end of any monthly period, by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: 7 days; quarter-to-quarter: 30 days; year-to-year: 60 days. Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3)
The rules in Florida
| Ending a month-to-month lease | At least 30 days' written notice before the end of any monthly period, by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: 7 days; quarter-to-quarter: 30 days; year-to-year: 60 days. Changed from 15 to 30 days by ch. 2023-314. The FDACS consumer page still says 15 days; the statute controls. Source: Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3) |
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Florida vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| Florida | At least 30 days' written notice before the end of any monthly period, by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: 7 days; quarter-to-quarter: 30 days; year-to-year: 60 days. Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3) |
| Alabama | Either party gives written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date named in the notice. Week-to-week tenancies need at least 7 days' written notice. Ala. Code § 35-9A-441(a)-(b) |
| Georgia | Tenancy at will (no written lease, or expired lease with landlord allowing the tenant to stay): landlord must give 60 days' notice; tenant must give 30 days' notice. Rent changes for a tenancy at will also require 60 days' notice (Handbook). O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7; Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA, rev. 8-29-24), pp. 13, 15 |
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Florida Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Florida?
At least 30 days' written notice before the end of any monthly period, by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: 7 days; quarter-to-quarter: 30 days; year-to-year: 60 days. (Fla. Stat. § 83.57(3))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.