Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Evicition of tennat

These are not valid defenses.

Re: Evicition of tennat

If by some chance the judge rules agianst you, you may appeal the decision to state court wihtin seven days.

Re: Evicition of tennat

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

None of that which she stated is a valid defense. The only defense to an action for eviction due to non payment is payment. If the defendant has filed this Answer, then you need to either set it for an immediate hearing or alternatively, file a Motion for Determination of Amount of Rent to be Paid Into the Court Registry and ask the Court to determine how much money the Defendant should be required to pay into the Court Registry failing which, the Answer is automatically stricken.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.