Identify the tenancy you actually have
A fixed ending date and a periodic tenancy are different starting points. Read the signed lease, amendments, renewal options, and communications after expiration. Do not assume the original term still describes the current arrangement.
Periodic residential tenancies
Section 83.57 addresses termination of tenancies without a specific duration. Its minimum notice periods are 60 days before the end of an annual period, 30 days before the end of a quarterly or monthly period, and seven days before the end of a weekly period. The end of the applicable rental period matters, not just the number of days counted forward.
Fixed-term notice provisions
Section 83.575 addresses certain notice provisions in fixed-duration residential agreements. It includes reciprocal notice requirements, a 30-to-60-day range for such provisions, and additional requirements for specified liquidated damages. Have the actual clause reviewed instead of treating every lease-end notice as interchangeable.
Prepare for what happens next
Record whether the tenant will surrender, requests an extension, or stays without agreement. If negotiating extra time, put the proposed dates and payment terms in writing for review. Keep possession planning separate from marketing plans for a new tenant.
Prepare for your conversation
Sources & further reading
Section 83.57, Florida Statutes ↗Section 83.575, Florida Statutes ↗Source links checked during preparation on November 4, 2026. Statutes, lease terms, court orders, and the facts of a particular matter must be reviewed together.
