Eviction Attorney in Jacksonville, Fl?

[Tim Czarkowski]

Can anyone recommended an eviction attorney here in Jacksonville, Fl? I have attorneys I have worked with previously but in relation to eviction. I'd like to work with someone who can walk me through the entire process so I'll be well prepared next time. I have handled evictions of previous owners from foreclosed properties but never a tenant. The process seems a bit more complicated for tenants but not too involved.

The tenant called me up tonight screaming and yelling claiming he didn't like the way some repairs had been done. Big surprise this coincides with my asking about the rent and late fees yesterday. He also claimed his "attorney" told him not to pay the rent. I have been going through the book "Florida Landlords' Rights & Strategies" and I find that pretty hard to believe. It sounds like in order to handle that properly the tenant would have to send a seven day notice requesting the repairs and would still be required to pay rent.

The repairs he was so upset about were some water spots on the ceiling from a previous roof leak. Hardly cause to withhold rent, especially since the repairs were done. It amazes me that a tenant would think that calling and yelling at his landlord is going to get him a good response after not paying rent. If he had called me and calmly discussed why he was late he would have received a much better response than "I'll have the eviction notice to you tomorrow, goodbye, click."

I plan to give him the three day notice tomorrow and allow him to pay the rent including late fees or move out otherwise I'll move forward with the eviction. I would appreciate your thoughts on the situation.