Hudson, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: How long does a landlord have to give notice to take back house

We have been renting for over 3 years and the last year is with no lease now landlord wants house back for daughter and wants to give us a 7 day notice. Is this legal? And i have a disabled child does this make a difference? Help

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Sabina Tomshinsky
Sabina Tomshinsky
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  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Pursuant to Section 83.57 of the Florida Statutes: "A tenancy without a specific duration ... may be terminated by either party giving written notice ... as follows:

(1) When the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 60 days’ notice prior to the end of any annual period;

(2) When the tenancy is from quarter to quarter, by giving not less than 30 days’ notice prior to the end of any quarterly period;

(3) When the tenancy is from month to month, by giving not less than 15 days’ notice prior to the end of any monthly period; and

(4) When the tenancy is from week to week, by giving not less than 7 days’ notice prior to the end of any weekly period.

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