Are you a Florida Landlord, Florida Property Manager, Florida Property Owner, or Florida Investor? Do you have a Florida Tenant who is not current on Rent and you need to begin the Florida Eviction Process?
One of the first steps in the Eviction Process is to provide your Tenant with a three -day notice. However, it is very important to comply with Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes. What are the Requirements for Florida 3 Day Notice? Pursuant to Florida Statute 83.56(3), the 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate must state:
(1) the amount of dollars that the Tenant is indebted to the Landlord for the use and possession of the property;
(2) the property address;
(3) payment must be made within three (3) days (excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays);
(4) the date the payment is due; and
(5) and the Landlord’s name, address and phone number.
Although the wording does not have to be identical, the format must be in the substantial same format as described above. If the 3 Day Notice is defective, the Florida Tenant can potentially argue for dismissal of the action however, courts in Florida allow the Florida Landlord to amend pleadings/notices in an Eviction action. This would not dismiss the case but it would extend the timeframe for the eviction.
It is important to ensure that the 3 Day Notice is accurate as it is a pre-requisite to filing the Florida Eviction action. The 3 Day Notice provides proper notice to the Florida Tenant that an Eviction action is forthcoming if payment is not received and that the rental agreement will be terminated if payment is not received.
Have you been served with a Florida 3 Day Notice? Are you a Florida Landlord that needs a Three-Day Notice to be served on your Florida Tenant? Do you need assistance with the Requirements for Florida 3 Day Notice? No problem. The experienced and knowledgeable Landlord Tenant attorneys at the Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC are here for you. Call us today @ (561) 699-0399 or visit us on the web at shipplawoffice.com. Our Florida Eviction Attorneys are located in Lantana, Florida. Our Florida Eviction Attorneys serve South Florida.
