Fla. Stat. § 83.40 et seq. § 83.57
Termination of tenancy without specific term.
Operative Text
A tenancy without a specific duration, as defined in s. 83.46(2) or (3), may be terminated by either party giving written notice in the manner provided in s. 83.56(4), as follows: (1) When the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 60 days’ notice prior to the end of any annual period; (2) When the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 30 days’ notice prior to the end of any quarterly period; (3) When the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 30 days’ notice prior to the end of any monthly period; and (4) When the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days’ notice prior to the end of any weekly period.
Florida Statute § 83.57 governs how a tenancy without a fixed end date can be brought to a close by either the landlord or the tenant. The required written notice period depends on how frequently rent is paid or how the tenancy is structured: year-to-year arrangements require at least 60 days' notice before the end of an annual period, quarter-to-quarter and month-to-month arrangements each require at least 30 days' notice, and week-to-week arrangements require at least 7 days' notice. Notice must be delivered in the manner specified by § 83.56(4).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fla. Stat. § 83.57, landlords who wish to end a periodic tenancy must deliver written notice within the timeframes tied to the tenancy type — 60 days for year-to-year, 30 days for quarter-to-quarter or month-to-month, and 7 days for week-to-week arrangements. Compliant operators typically confirm the tenancy type, calculate the correct notice window before the relevant period ends, and use a delivery method that satisfies § 83.56(4). Keeping dated records of how and when notice was served is a common practice that supports documentation of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fla. Stat. § 83.57 gives tenants the same right as landlords to terminate a periodic tenancy by providing proper written notice — 60 days for a year-to-year tenancy, 30 days for quarter-to-quarter or month-to-month, and 7 days for week-to-week. If a landlord attempts to end a tenancy without giving the required advance written notice under this statute, that procedural shortfall may be raised as a defense in an eviction proceeding. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about their options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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