Legal Question in Business Law in Florida
after renters are served evication papers can I
Hi,
I need to know is after my renters from hell are served with their eviction papers from the cops am I then able to turn off the electric and water that they have been using by themselves now for about a week?
Please let me know. I would very much appreciate your help.
Thank you. It forced me to leave a a very IMPORTANT word that now this won't make as much sense to you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: after renters are served evication papers can I
Legally you cannot until the sheriff serves the court ordered eviction notice. I don't think a judge will look to kindly on your attempted self help remedy. Good luck.
Re: after renters are served evication papers can I
Legally, I do not believe you can shut off electricity or take any other steps until you get a judgment of eviction, which would entitle you to a writ of possession which would then be served on your tenants to dispossess them from the leased premises.
Good luck.
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