Florida lease termination letters are formal notifications used to end a rental agreement. These documents serve to clearly communicate the intentions of either party involved in a lease. Their primary function is to formally announce the decision to terminate the lease. This could be initiated by a tenant looking to move out, or by a landlord in instances such as property sale or without stating a cause.
The letters include essential information like the property address, intended end date, a reference to the original lease agreement, and adherence to Florida’s legal requirements regarding notice periods. They provide a formal means to terminate the tenancy in compliance with state laws.
Governing Law: Florida Statutes § 83.57.
Notice Periods:
- Year-to-Year Tenancies: 60 days.
- Quarter-to-Quarter and Month-to-Month Tenancies – 30 days.
- Week-to-Week Tenancies: 7 days.
Early Termination by Tenants: Florida law allows tenants to terminate a lease early in certain circumstances, such as active military duty (under the Federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act) or in cases of uninhabitable living conditions not rectified by the landlord.
By Type
60-Day Notice (Year-to-Year Tenancy)
Terminate a year-to-year lease without cause within 60 days.
30-Day Notice (Quarter-to-Quarter and Month-to-Month Tenancies)
Notify a landlord or tenant that you will end a rental agreement in 30 days.
7-Day Notice (Week-to-Week Tenancy)
Conclude a lease agreement for a weekly tenancy by providing seven days' notice.
