If you are a Florida landlord or a tenant, it is important that you understand your rights and obligations when it comes to lease renewals and terminating tenancies without specific terms. The state of Florida has specific laws in place that dictate how landlords and tenants must handle lease renewals and terminations. In this article, we will discuss the basics of Florida lease renewal laws, including who has the right to terminate a lease agreement, how much notice must be given before a renewal deadline, and more!
In the state of Florida, tenancies without specific terms can be terminated either by the landlord or the tenant. Either party must give written notice to terminate the agreement. The amount of notice required depends on how often the tenant pays rent. For example, if there was an annual lease that expired and it wasn’t renewed, the tenants become month-to-month tenants because they pay rent monthly. If they pay yearly they will be in a year-to-year tenancy. The tenancy doesn’t have a specific ending because it’s automatically renewed every pay period. Florida Statutes Chapter 83 Landlord and Tenant
The term of the tenancy is determined by how often the tenant pays rent.
In Florida, a tenancy that has specific lease terms can only be terminated by the landlord or tenant if there is a breach of those specific terms or when the lease expires. If the lease requires it either party must provide written notice to the other party before terminating the agreement. The amount of time required for this notice depends on what was specifically stated in the lease.
In Florida, the lease doesn’t automatically renew, so when the term of the lease is up it’s up unless both parties agree to sign a new lease. If one party wants to stay and the other wants to leave, then they can give their notice and end the tenancy.
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