Florida § 83.03 - Termination of tenancy at will; length of notice.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 83.03 — Termination of tenancy at will; length of notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 83.03. Termination of tenancy at will; length of notice.
A tenancy at will may be terminated by either party giving notice as follows: (1) Where the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 3 months’ notice prior to the end of any annual period; (2) Where the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 45 days’ notice prior to the end of any quarter; (3) Where the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 15 days’ notice prior to the end of any monthly period; and (4) Where the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days’ notice prior to the end of any weekly period.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 83.03
What does Florida Statutes § 83.03 cover?
Section 83.03 ("Termination of tenancy at will; length of notice.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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