Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I need to notify a tenant that I will not be offering renewal of a lease when it expires Nov 1, 2009. I have prepared a formal letter informing the tenant to vacate by Oct 31, 2009 and will send it via certified mail. Am I required to do anything further? Thank you.


Asked on 8/14/09, 1:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

There is no requirement under FL Law for notice of non-renewal of the lease. However, it is common for the lease itself to state that the lease may be renewed (or rarely will automatically will renew) upon written notice to the appropriate party. Your lease itself will also state the method by which any notice under the lease must be sent (usually in writing, delivered by certified mail or hand delivery). So, whatever your lease says governs.

Because you asked if you are required to do anything further, I will mention that after the tenant vacates the residence, you must follow procedure for returning/retaining the tenant's security deposit. See the helpful handbook at http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html.

Hope that helps.

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Answered on 8/14/09, 5:17 pm


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