Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Eviction time frame and steps for landlord

You cannot change locks without a court order. Start your eviction action in your County Court.

Re: Eviction time frame and steps for landlord

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File your eviction action in the appropriate court, obtain a final judgment for possession in your favor and against the tenant, and once you get a writ of possession, you can have the sheriff show up with you to enter the premises, empty the place, and change the locks with the court order in hand.