Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

We live in Coral Springs, Florida and yesterday we got notice from our leasing office that they no longer wish to honor our lease agreement. The neighbors complained that our children were excessively entering and exiting the house, that more than 3 juveniles were in our driveway at one time (claiming this as gang activity), and that minors were smoking in our driveway (17 year old daughter has friends that are of legal age to smoke).

They want us to submit a letter of intent to vacate the property within 30 days, but they told us that if at any time during that 30 days there is a complaint (no matter how minor the offense is) we will then have only 3 days to vacate. Our rent is due by Friday. My question is... Should we pay the rent, submit the letter of intent and take the 30 days or take that money to find somewhere else to live and let them full out evict us? If they evict us, how long would we have to stay in the house?


Asked on 1/13/10, 11:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

I understand your issue, but the answer depends on what you want to happen in the case. You did not say what you want. You can do any of the things you list. If you elect to not do anything, you will likely have an eviction notice posted on your door within the week. The court case may take a couple of weeks, and then a sheriff's notice will be posted on your door ordering you to vacate within 24 hrs. It seems like you have a case to just say 'sorry' to the LL and promise not to be a nuisance anymore. That is where I would start.

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Answered on 1/18/10, 11:47 am


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