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How to send a lease violation notice in Florida

In Florida, a lease violation notice may be delivered by hand delivery, posting at the property, First-Class mail, email; certified mail is not a listed method. The notice period is 7 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.
RequirementFlorida lease violation notice
Delivery methodHand delivery, posting at the property, First-Class mail, email — Cortul also sends a First-Class copy.
Notice period7 days (calendar days)
Deemed receivedWhen it is served
If refused or unclaimedkeep the certified record.
Statutes
Fla. Stat. §83.56(2); Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.090(e)

Step by step

  1. Write the notice with every required element (the Florida template in Cortul already has them).
  2. Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
  3. Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
  4. Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
  5. Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.