Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I have been living in my Mothers mobile home for the past 4 months, we had came up with and signed a rental agreement that stipulates that there will be no rent paid, but work will be done instead of paying rent.

I have replaced the kitchen floor (ceramic tiles), painted the entire home, closed in walls, replaced the front door all in the first week of living here.

Now after a disagreement with her husband, I received a eviction notice to vacate the premises within 3 days. There was no breaking of the agreement, there was and has been no complaints about us, but yet I still received a 3 day notice, is this legal?

Is there anything I can do to fix this issue so that I dont have to move? i have lost my job in the past, and thus the reason for moving into my moms trailor.


Asked on 1/23/10, 11:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

This is truly a sad situation. The 3 day notice is not effective just so. YOu may stay in the trailor until a formal eviction has been filed and the Judge signs an order for you to move. Therefore stand your ground and tell him you refuse to leave and that he will need to file an eviction in the court.

When the eviction is filed a copy will be served upon you and you will be instructed as to how to answer the eviction and then a hearing will be set.

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Answered on 1/28/10, 1:37 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

Go to court and fight the eviction on the grounds that you have done everything as required in the lease. Be sure to file an answer to get your day in court. Take pictures or have some other evidence to prove you did the work. Regards,

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Answered on 2/04/10, 11:07 am


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