Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

I have a rental property with a tenant that has a expired lease as of last week. They have not paid rent for three months. They are partially moved out, they are still there. We have told them to leave and their taking their time. Do we have a legal right to call the sheriff to remove them today.


Asked on 6/23/10, 8:17 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carolyn Jones Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones

No, there is no self help in Florida. If you want to leave your property you must file a formal eviction complaint.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 11:21 am
Richard Kaplan

You have legal rights, but you must pursue them through a court eviction proceeding.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 11:55 am


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