Question 1

How long does the eviction process take in Florida?

Accepted Answer

It can take as little as seven days and as much as over thirty days. It depends on whether the notices are delivered on time, the tenant properly responds to them, and the tenant shows no resistance. It also depends on if the eviction is for cause (which will take less time), or without cause (which will take longer). Either way, it is important to note that the length of this process is contingent upon the time a notice is delivered until the time a tenant eventually moves out, and it can be extremely complex.

Question 2

What are the eviction laws in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida eviction laws consist of:

 	providing a notice of three to seven days to pay rent or resolve an issue with the lease;
 	acquiring a court order for eviction if the tenant has neglected to respond to the notices; and
 	getting the assistance of a judge and law enforcement to remove the tenant.

Question 3

How does eviction work in Florida?

Accepted Answer

First and foremost, landlords are legally bound to provide termination notices to the tenants for any of the following:

 	unpaid rent, 
 	noncompliance with the lease agreement, or 
 	not keeping their unit up to state standards. 

These range from three to seven days, allowing tenants the proper time to resolve the issues or vacate their unit. If there is no proper response from the tenant, landlords may attain an eviction order from the court of law and proceed with the lawful removal of the tenant. If there is any kind of resistance, landlords may file a lawsuit during which a judge will rule based on evidence the landlord can provide of non-payment or noncompliance with the lease agreement.

Question 4

Are evictions on public record in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes, evictions will remain on public records for seven years in Florida, which may pose future challenges for evicted tenants in housing.

Question 5

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out?

Accepted Answer

A landlord is legally obligated to provide three to seven days’ notice to terminate for cause in Florida. If terminating without cause, however, the landlord must provide the tenant at least thirty days to move out.

Question 6

Does an eviction notice have to be served by a Sheriff?

Accepted Answer

No, landlords can serve eviction notices, as long as they were obtained through a court order. Law enforcement must be used in the lawful removal of a tenant, however.

Question 7

What happens when you get a 24-hour eviction notice in Florida?

Accepted Answer

24-hour eviction notices are given to tenants after their landlord has won an eviction hearing. These 24 hours are provided as part of a writ of possession, indicating law enforcement’s legal right to take possession of the property and allowing tenants this time to gather their belongings and vacate the unit.

Question 8

How much does it cost to evict a tenant?

Accepted Answer

Eviction costs will depend on whether there exist any damages or how much the tenant owes in rent money. In Florida, landlords can expect to pay between $180-400 in filing fees, followed by $50-100 in service fees.

Question 9

Can you evict someone without a lease in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Technically, landlords may evict a tenant who does not have a lease, according to ejectment law. Ejectment allows landlords to remove someone who is not paying rent for a unit in which they are living. The reason for ejectment can be as simple as they are no longer wanted in the unit.

Category: Landlord-Tenant Law

Category: Landlord-Tenant Law