FORM 1
NOTICE FROM LANDLORD TO TENANT--TERMINATION
FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT
INSTRUCTIONS
This notice may be delivered by mail or by delivering a copy to the dwelling unit, or, if the Tenant is absent from the
dwelling unit, by leaving a copy thereof at the dwelling unit.
If the Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for three (3) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday,
and legal holidays) after delivery of written demand by the Landlord for payment of the rent or possession of the
premises, the Landlord may terminate the rental agreement. This written demand is a prerequisite to an action to
evict the Tenant or recover past due rent. Your written rental agreement may have allowed for a longer period than
three days and should be reviewed.
SOURCE: Section 83.56(3) and (4), Florida Statutes (2007).
FORM NOTES ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT COMPLETELY
DESCRIBE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA LAW. YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN ATTORNEY AS
NEEDED.
NOTICE FROM LANDLORD TO TENANT--TERMINATION
FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT
To:
Tenant’s Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
From:
Date:
You are hereby notified that you are indebted to me in the sum of $ __________________ [insert amount
owed by Tenant] for the rent and use of the premises located at _________________________________, Florida
[insert address of premises, including county], now occupied by you and that I demand payment of the rent or
possession of the premises within three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays) from the date of
delivery of this notice to-wit: on or before the ___ day of ____________, 20___ [insert the date which is three days
from the delivery of this notice, excluding the date of delivery, Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays].
_____________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________
Name of Landlord/Property Manager
[circle one]
______________________________________
Address [street address where Tenant can deliver rent]
______________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________________
Phone Number
Hand Delivered On
Posted On
Approved for use under rule 10-2.1(a) of
the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar
The Florida Bar 2010
This form was completed
with the assistance of:
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
