You Have Received A 3-Day Notice

In Florida, a landlord who says you have not paid rent must give you a written 3-day notice before they can file anything in court. Weekends and legal holidays do not count in those three days.

Do these four things now

1. Keep the notice. Photograph it, including the date it was delivered and where it was left.
2. Check the numbers. The notice should ask only for rent — not late fees, utilities or damages. If it asks for more than rent, note that down.
3. Do not move out. A 3-day notice is not an eviction and it is not a court order. Leaving early can cost you rights you still have.
4. Send us the eviction form today. Three days is short. The sooner we see it, the more we can do.

If you can pay in full

Paying the full amount within the three days ends the process. Pay in a traceable way — never cash without a signed receipt — and keep the proof.

If you cannot pay in full

Tell us. We may be able to cover part of it, negotiate with your landlord, or buy you time. Partial payment can complicate a case, so talk to us before you send anything.

This is general information about how the process works, not legal advice. For advice on your specific case, speak to a lawyer or a legal aid service.