What Is a 60-Day Notice?
A 60-day notice is a written notice given 60 days in advance to end or decline to renew an arrangement. The 60-day period gives the other side time to plan — to find a new tenant, secure new housing, or arrange alternative services. Where a 60-day notice is required, giving less notice can make the termination ineffective.
60-Day Notice in Florida Tenancies
For residential tenancies without a specific term, Florida sets the required notice by the length of the rental period under § 83.57, Florida Statutes. To terminate a year-to-year tenancy, that statute requires at least 60 days' notice before the end of an annual period. (Shorter periods apply to month-to-month and other tenancies.) Lease agreements may also separately require a 60-day notice to avoid automatic renewal.
Other Uses
- Lease non-renewal — many leases require 60 days' notice before the term ends
- Listing and service contracts — a 60-day cancellation or non-renewal window
- HOA and management agreements — advance notice to terminate
Because the exact required period depends on the tenancy type, the statute, and the contract, the governing document should always be checked before relying on a 60-day notice.
Related Terms
- Notice to Cure — A different notice addressing a default
- Lease Agreement — Where notice terms are set
- Eviction — A separate process for removing a tenant
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Florida Law Reference
Fla. Stat. § 83.57
Sets the notice required to terminate a residential tenancy without a specific term by the length of the rental period — including at least 60 days to end a year-to-year tenancy.
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