3 days nonpayment notice.
For unpaid rent, the landlord must serve a 3-day notice (excluding weekends and holidays) to pay or vacate. Lease violations generally require a 7-day notice to cure.
What this means for you: Self-help eviction — changing locks, removing doors, shutting off utilities — is illegal and can make the landlord liable for damages.
Your next step: Count the 3 business days carefully. Paying the full amount within the window stops the nonpayment eviction.
Source: Fla. Stat. §§ 83.56, 83.59. Reviewed 2026-06-16.
More Florida rights: Florida security deposit · Florida repairs · Florida entry notice · Florida rent increase.
Eviction in nearby states: Georgia (no fixed period nonpayment notice) · Alabama (7 days nonpayment notice).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026