Unlawful Detainer vs Eviction Under Florida Law Differentiating between the different types of “occupants” of real property will enable us to better understand the difference between eviction actions and unlawful detainer actions. At base, eviction lawsuits always involve at least two kind of parties, a landlord and a tenant.
Are you a landlord trying to enter a tenant’s rental unit? Is a tenant refusing to grant access to the property? Do you need to perform necessary repairs without a tenant’s permission? Are you unable to sell a unit because a tenant won’t let prospective buyers enter? Or, are you a tenant whose landlord has […]
Under Florida law, landlords may evict non-paying tenants fairly quickly. But prior to commencing an eviction action to regain possession of the premises, a Landlord must deliver a “Three (3) Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate.” A Landlord’s ability to evict a tenant in the event of non-payment of rent is a straightforward procedure. […]
When and How Can Landlords Evict Tenants in Florida? This article explores why Landlords should not attempt to evict problem tenants without a licensed Florida attorney. Florida landlords should be very weary of non-attorney eviction companies. These allegedly “rush eviction” companies are highly limited, by law, as to what they can and cannot do on […]