Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: Nonpayment of rent

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You should send them a three day notice to pay rent pursuant to the statutory format. If they fail to comply, then you will need to decide if you believe it is worth the investment to hire an attorney to write a demand letter and/or sue them in court.

Under the terms of the lease, the tenant would probably be responsible for the payment of your attorney's fees and court costs, if incurred. Of course, there is no guaranty that a judgment would be collectible.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.