Florida · Gym Membership Cancellation
How to Cancel Your Gym Membership in Florida
Florida's Health Studios Act (Fla. Stat. Section 501.012 et seq.) provides a 3-business-day cancellation window for any reason. After that, Florida law allows cancellation for medical disability, the studio relocating more than 5 miles away, or facility closure. Critically, Florida caps initial health studio contracts at 36 months under Section 501.017, contracts longer than that are void, and members in such contracts can cancel at any time after the 36-month mark.
Florida law caps initial health studio contracts at 36 months, a contract term longer than that is unenforceable, and members can cancel at any time after the 36-month mark.
Cooling-off period
3 business days
Fla. Stat. Section 501.012 et seq. (Health Studios Act)
Last reviewed September 2026. Laws change, so check the linked statute before you rely on this.
Cancel rights after cooling-off
Florida gym members have 3 business days to cancel a health studio contract for a full refund. After that: cancellation is available for (1) medical/physical incapacity preventing use, (2) the health studio moving its facility more than 5 driving miles from the contracted location without providing an equal-quality replacement within 5 miles, (3) death, (4) health studio closure or substantial change in services.
Auto-renewal rule
Florida's Health Studios Act requires automatic renewal clauses to be prominently displayed. Initial contracts cannot exceed 36 months. Gyms that don't comply with auto-renewal disclosure rules risk contract voidability under the Florida UDAP statute.
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Florida Gym Cancellation FAQs
How do I cancel my gym membership in Florida?▾
Send written notice of cancellation via certified mail to the gym's registered address. Cite Fla. Stat. Section 501.017 (right to cancel) and your specific qualifying reason. Florida gyms must issue any refund owed within 30 days of receiving the cancellation notice.
Can I cancel my Florida gym membership at any time?▾
Within 3 business days, yes. After that, qualifying reasons apply (medical, the studio relocating over 5 miles away, closure). If your contract exceeds 36 months, the extension beyond 36 months is void by law. You can cancel any time after the 36-month mark without penalty.
Do I need a lawyer to cancel my gym membership?▾
No. File a complaint with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) if the gym refuses a valid cancellation. FDACS has authority to revoke health studio registrations.
What if my Florida gym refuses to accept my cancellation?▾
File a complaint with Florida FDACS. Dispute charges with your credit card. File in Florida Small Claims Court (up to $8,000). For willful violations, the UDAP statute allows attorney's fees.
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