Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Eviction

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You can try to pay the rent to the landlord or their attorney. Unfortunately, more is owed now because your delay caused them to have to file suit which costs money. They do not have to take it over a month late and can refuse to accept it and just proceed to get a judgment.

If they do, and you have any valid defense, you can pay the money to the registry of the court. This will enable you to get a hearing but it will not avoid the payment of court costs, interest, late fees, and a reasonable attorney's fee if the landlord has engaged the services of an attorney.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Eviction

pay it to the court