Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
i recently purchased a home . after a few months i decided to look for a roomate. i got one. we signed a lease for 6 months . the lease expired at midnight last night but he hasnt moved out or he doesnt seem to have any urgency to do so. i have the lease. Can i call the cops to ask him to leave?
Asked on 7/04/17, 9:28 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
No, you must evict him. You have to follow the statutory procedure. Hire an attorney.
Answered on 7/05/17, 1:55 am
Barry Kaufman
The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman
No. See an attorney. Residential landlord/tenant matters can be tricky.
Answered on 7/05/17, 4:05 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
No you can not. Will need to evict him. Give him a three day notice and if he has not left, then file the actual eviction.
Answered on 7/05/17, 10:17 am