Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: can they file eviction if we have already relinquished the house

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Yes. If you have broken the lease, the landlord can still choose to file an eviction in order to formally be awarded damages and the right to possession if there may be any question to the landlord's rights to re-enter the property. Why not speak with the landlord and make some deal in order to avoid the costs of litigation which you may be held responsible for. Offer to pay part of the monies that would be owed to complete the lease.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.