Residential Evictions in Florida: A Landlord’s Guide to Removing a Tenant Legally
Understanding Residential Evictions in Florida
Evicting a tenant in Florida is a legal process that must be handled carefully to avoid costly delays or tenant counterclaims. Whether your tenant has stopped paying rent, violated the lease, or refused to leave, Florida law outlines specific steps landlords must follow to regain possession of their property.
At A&A Law Group, we help landlords navigate the residential eviction process efficiently and legally, ensuring compliance with Florida landlord-tenant laws.
Legal Reasons for Eviction in Florida
Florida landlords can evict tenants for several reasons, including:
Nonpayment of Rent – The most common reason for eviction. A written notice must be given before filing an eviction.
Violation of Lease Terms – Illegal activities, excessive property damage, unauthorized pets, or subleasing violations.
Holdover Tenancy – If a tenant stays after the lease expires without signing a renewal.
Failure to Vacate After Proper Notice – When a landlord terminates a month-to-month tenancy, but the tenant refuses to leave.
Important: Florida law prohibits self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing tenant belongings). Landlords must follow the legal eviction process.
How A&A Law Group Can Help With Evictions
While Florida landlords can file an eviction on their own, even a small mistake in the process can result in delays, tenant disputes, or case dismissal.
Hiring an eviction attorney at A&A Law Group ensures:
All legal procedures are followed correctly to avoid costly delays.
Notices and court filings are drafted properly to comply with Florida law.
Representation in court if a tenant contests the eviction.
Faster case resolution, minimizing lost rental income.
Need to Evict a Tenant? Contact A&A Law Group Today!
Evictions are stressful, but A&A Law Group is here to make the process fast, legal, and hassle-free. Whether you need help serving notices, filing a lawsuit, or handling a tenant dispute, we are ready to fight for your rights as a landlord.
Let us handle your eviction, so you can focus on your property!
