State notice rules
How do Florida landlords deliver a 3-day notice to pay rent?
Updated · By the Landlord Notice Mail team
Florida's 3-day notice demands the rent or possession within 3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, and under s. 83.56(4) it can be delivered by mailing, by delivering a true copy, by e-mail under s. 83.505, or by leaving a copy at the residence if the tenant is absent. If you mail it, allow extra time before filing, because some Florida courts add days for mailed notices.
| Notice | Period | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpayment (3-day) | 3 days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays | 83.56(3) |
| Curable violation (7-day) | 7 days to correct | 83.56(2)(b) |
| Non-curable violation (7-day) | 7 days to vacate | 83.56(2)(a) |
| Deposit notice of claim | Within 30 days, by certified mail | 83.49(3) |
| Delivery of notices | Mailing, delivery, e-mail under 83.505, or left at the residence if absent | 83.56(4) |
Mail plus a delivered copy
Because mailing is a listed method, a certified letter is valid delivery in Florida, and its receipt is your proof. Many landlords also hand-deliver or leave a copy at the residence the same day, so the 3 days can safely start from delivery.
Wording
The statute gives the form of the 3-day notice. Demand rent only, state the amount and the landlord's name and address, and count the 3 days without weekends and legal holidays.
Quick answers
Can a Florida 3-day notice be mailed?
Yes. Section 83.56(4) lists mailing. Allow extra time before filing, as some courts add days for mail.
Do weekends count?
No. Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are excluded from the 3 days.
How do I prove delivery in Florida?
Keep the certified mail receipt, tracking and return receipt, plus a note or affidavit of any hand delivery or posting.
What to do next
Mail your Florida 3-day notice by Certified Mail with return receipt for $17.99, or include it in your 5 monthly notices on the $29 Landlord plan.
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