FL eviction process

[Paul Passafiume]

Hey there. Got a tenant who needs eviction after his second month. Long story short he cheated on his GF who basically paid everything now he will not pay or move. He is 18 days late on rent. Notice per law was posted on his door 7 days ago and it was photographed on his door after knocking per law.  I gave him 3 days extra versus the 3 as he promised in text to pay or be out. He did neither of course. 

Can someone please send a good and affordable attorney? How does this work in FL and what is cost for someone who did it recent? Does the landlord have to be present in court to testify? I need to do it from out of state. I can send proof, lease, rent ledger etc.  Also he stole all the belongings of his ex girlfriend etc. She will be willing to testify against him. Just very unfortunate situation for all and I do not think these younger tenants understand the permanancy of eviction. 

If I need to be present by state law, would a property manager be able to represent me in my abscence if my attorney there? 

[Adam Bartomeo]

A lot of questions here. I don't know an attorney in that area but here are the steps:

1. Post 3 day notice. You have to give them 3 business days. 3-6 days

2. File with the courts. Providing necessary docs - 3-day, tenant ledger, lease, property management agreement if you have one. Pay the fees, $195 in SWFL. 1-2 days

3. Have them served. Pay the fees, $40/person in SWFL 2-3 days

4. The courts have approved the eviction. 3 weeks

5. If they have not left, contact the sherif to remove them. $40 in SWFL. 7 days

The whole process normally takes us 4 -5 weeks. You do not have to be present to testify unless the tenant requests a hearing. If they do you will likely be on a zoom call. If you have a PM they will be brought forth as a witness but only an attorney can represent you. NONE of my owner have ever gone to court, only the attorney and I have gone.

[Shawn McCormick]

Try Ed Meiner Law (407) 625-8404