Statutory Summary: Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Act requires 30 days notice for month-to-month leases. Daily proration reflects actual month length.
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Fla. Stat. § 83.57)
Under Florida law, periodic tenancies require strict compliance with statutory notice timelines:
- Month-to-Month Notice: Either party may terminate a month-to-month rental by delivering written notice at least 30 days prior to the conclusion of the monthly period (updated by SB 636).
- Deposit Return Timeline (Fla. Stat. § 83.49): If the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the deposit, it must be returned within 15 days. If making deductions, the landlord has 30 days to provide written itemized notice via certified mail.
Official Sample Notice & Proration Settlement Template:
"To: [Landlord / Property Management Name]
Property Address: [Your Full Rental Address]
Please accept this letter as formal written notice pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 83.57 that I will vacate the premises on [Move-Out Date]. As our rental cycle ends on [Cycle End Date], my lawful tenancy for this final period spans exactly [Number of Days] days. Based on our monthly rent of $[Monthly Rent] and our state's calendar apportionment standards, the final prorated rent due is $[Calculated Amount]. Please direct my remaining security deposit of $[Deposit Amount] pursuant to state deposit return statutes within 15-30 Days to my forwarding address below.
Forwarding Address: [Your New Address]
Tenant Signature: _______________________ Date: ____________"
Legal & Informational Disclaimer:
The statutory summaries, notice durations, and deposit refund deadlines provided for Florida are compiled from public state legislative codes (including Fla. Stat. § 83.57) for general computational reference. Local municipal rent stabilization ordinances (such as city rent control boards) may impose additional local restrictions. This tool provides mathematical rent apportionment and does not constitute formal legal counsel. For specific lease disputes, consult an attorney licensed in Florida or your local legal aid society.