Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Responsibility for property after a forced eviction -Fla. Law

What are a landlord's responsibilites concerning the former tenants' property?

Fla. has adopted a law addressing this problem. You have to send notice to the former tenants. The type of notice depends on the value of the property. I beleve the break point is $250.00 If under, you can notify the after a certain date you are going to dispose of the property; if over, you have to have a sale and after costs, pay over the balance.Write to the Fla. Sect. of State in Tally. for a copy or go to the Library to see if they have a copy.As to the felon tenant, follow the law but don't be nasty.

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Responsibilities for property

Be very careful when dealing with other people'sproperty. I've represented a couple of landlordswho did not follow the proper procedures. Onegot a judgment entered against them for over$5,000 for conversion, the other even got arrested.

There are two basic choices. The first is tocomplete the eviction process. Obtain a writof possession and have the sheriff serve it. Afterit is served the sheriff will come out and allowyou to remove the property out on to the street.Do not keep anything yourself.

The other method is to follow the proceduresfor dealing with abandoned property found inChapters 83 and 255. I strongly suggest you have an attorney advise you about the particularfacts of your situation.