Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Re: landlord law

No , you must start eviction action in court.

Re: landlord law

You cannot take the law in your own hands. File ejectment case in the court.

Re: landlord law

No you can't you must file for eviction and follow the statute which means first giving her a three day notice.. Please contact my office we do evictions.

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Absolutely not. Florida does not allow a landlord to change the locks due to non-payment of rent. If you do, you will face severe penalties.

You must first give the tenant a three day notice pursuant to Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes and section 83.20. Then you can file a suit for eviction and for damages due to non payment of rent. If you are incorporated, you must use and attorney to file the suit. If not, it is not required, however, it is highly recommended.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.