Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: eviction

Yes, if the lease was for less than a year.

Re: eviction

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Yes. Oral leases are valid in Florida for a term of one year or less. If there was an agreement made, you can sue for eviction and past due rent just as if there was a written lease.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.