A 7-day notice to cure is a written notice used when a tenant violates the lease or Florida law, but the problem can be fixed. Common examples include an unauthorized pet, improper parking, loud noise, too many guests, or failing to keep the property clean. The notice tells the tenant what the violation is and gives the tenant seven days to correct it. If the tenant fixes the problem within the seven days, the tenancy usually continues. If the tenant does not fix it, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement and file for eviction. The notice should be clear, dated, properly delivered, and should describe the violation with enough detail.
Sources: Fla. Stat. § 83.56(2)(b) and § 83.56(4) (2025); Bell v. Kornblatt, 705 So. 2d 113 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
Bell supports the basic idea that Florida landlords have to follow the Chapter 83 notice requirements before moving forward with eviction based on tenant noncompliance. So the notice and chance to cure really matter.
