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Florida Late Rent Notice (Pay or Quit)
$19A formal pay-or-quit notice with your state's statutory cure period calculated automatically — the first legal step before pursuing eviction for unpaid rent, generated in minutes instead of guessing at the deadline.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What Florida law requires
- Security deposit cap
- Florida law does not cap the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit statewide (1-2 months' rent is common in practice), though some local ordinances may impose limits — verify for your specific city/county.Fla. Stat. § 83.49 · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 15 days (up to 30 if withholding)Fla. Stat. § 83.49 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 30 daysFla. Stat. § 83.57 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 3 daysFla. Stat. § 83.56(3) · source
- Landlord entry notice
- 1 dayFla. Stat. § 83.53 · source
- Late fee guidance
- 10% of monthly rent
Frequently asked questions
How long does the tenant have to pay?
It depends on your state's statute — some count calendar days, others exclude weekends and holidays. The notice states your state's specific rule and counting method.
Does sending this notice start an eviction?
No — it's the required first step. If the tenant doesn't pay or vacate within the notice period, you'd then need to file for eviction through your local court, separately.
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