Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I own 60 acres of land in a different county in Florida several hours away from my home in Florida. "Mr. SMITH" came to my home, signed a lease agreement for the 60 acres. He offered to and physically served eviction papers on my behalf to the tenant on the 60 acres that I was in the process of removing from the property.
"MR. SMITH" was supposed to pay a deposit to secure the new lease. He said he would mail the check. I have not received the security deposit. It was due, and stated in the lease, in January, 2014. I cannot reach "MR. SMITH". I sent a text message stating since he did not pay the security deposit, there was no lease. He did not respond. There has been no contact.
On April 4, 2014 New prospective tenants called and asked for permission to view the 60 acres. I gave permission.........The new prospects called and said they could not get on the property because "MR. SMITH" has put up no trespassing signs and locks on the gates. He has his horses on the property.
He does not have a valid lease. He has paid no money. He is on my property. Do I evict? He is trespassing? Can I remove the locks? What about the horses?

Asked on 4/08/14, 3:46 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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He will claim he has a lease, so you need to evict. There is no self help permitted.

Answered on 4/08/14, 5:16 pm

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