Property Management

A Florida landlord discovers a tenant has a dog, violating the no-pet lease clause. Before seeking eviction, the landlord should:

AImmediately change the locks
BServe a 7-day written notice to comply or vacate for a curable lease violation✓ Correct
CFile for eviction immediately
DWait until the lease expires to address the violation

Explanation

For a curable lease violation (such as having an unauthorized pet), Florida Statute 83.56(2) requires the landlord to give the tenant a 7-day notice to comply with the lease terms or vacate before pursuing eviction.

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