Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Eviction: Judgment. In 2004 a roommate and I were in a residential lease in Tampa, FL. Nine months into the 1yr lease I had to leave the apartment to care for my sick Mother. I continued to send my roommate my portion of the rent, however it wasn't until I checked my credit report years later (and after burying my Mother) that I found out I was evicted and a judgment was placed on my record. The judgment totals $7K which is confusing since there were only a 3 months left on the lease and NO propety damage.
I have no information about the eviction other than what shows on my credit report & I am now trying to figure out what course(s) of action are available outside of paying the entire $7k debt I'm not actually responsible for.
Is it possible to have this 'case' brought back before a judge? How?
Is it likely that the judgment will simply no longer affect my credit history after 7yrs?
What other reasonable options do I have to settle this debt?
Thank You In Advance

Asked on 11/05/10, 4:49 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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You should first try to have the judgment vacated for lack of service of process.

Answered on 11/11/10, 10:24 am

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