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Business Litigation | Tampa Bay<\/p>

Received a Notice to Cure Breach of Contract? Act Before the Deadline Passes.<\/h1>

Ayala Law PA focuses on contract disputes and commercial litigation for businesses and entrepreneurs in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area. Learn what a notice to cure means and how to respond.<\/p>

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By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Notice to Cure Breach of Contract | Tampa Lawyer<\/h2>\n

A notice to cure a breach of contract is a written demand. It names what the other party failed to do and gives that party a set period, called a cure period, to fix it. The contract itself controls most of the details, from the deadline to how the notice must be delivered. Business owners, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and shareholders all see these notices. The steps are similar on either side, but the stakes differ. This page walks through the process in Florida, from both sides, and explains when a letter is not enough.<\/p>\n\n

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If you've received a cure demand you think is wrong, or you're unsure whether to terminate or file, we can talk through your contract and your next step. Talk it through with our team — we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p>

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What a Notice to Cure a Breach of Contract Is<\/h2>\n

A notice to cure is a written demand that identifies a breach and gives the other party time to fix it. That window is the cure period. If the breach isn’t fixed in time, the sender can move to the next step the contract allows.<\/p>\n

The notice does two jobs. It puts the problem in writing, and it gives the other side a fair chance to perform. If the dispute grows, the letter becomes a record of what you asked for and when.<\/p>\n

Many contracts require this notice before a party can terminate or withhold payment. Skipping it can weaken your later remedies, even when the other side clearly breached. Sending a clear notice first keeps the dispute focused on the contract. Think of it as a checkpoint. It shows both sides where things stand before anyone files a lawsuit or an arbitration demand.<\/p>\n

Start With the Contract’s Cure Period and Notice Clause<\/h2>\n

The contract’s default and notice clauses set the cure period, the form of notice, and the delivery method. Read them first.<\/p>\n

Cure periods vary. Some contracts give a fixed number of days. Others count business days or start running when the notice is received, not when it’s sent. Check whether the contract defines a business day. Weekends and holidays may or may not count, depending on the wording.<\/p>\n

Delivery matters too. If the contract requires certified mail to a listed address, an email alone may not satisfy it. A contractor or subcontractor should check the payment and default terms of the job contract the same way.<\/p>\n

Goods are different from services. For a sale of goods, Florida’s Uniform Commercial Code says a buyer that accepted the goods must notify the seller of a breach within a reasonable time after he or she discovers or should have discovered the breach, or be barred from any remedy Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some contracts allow termination for certain breaches with no cure period at all. Read the whole clause before you act. Acting too early can hurt your position.<\/p>\n

What a Notice to Cure Should Contain<\/h2>\n

A strong notice is short, factual, and tied to the contract’s own terms. Include these parts:<\/p>\n