Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I had rented my home to tennants with a one year lease with option to buy however after seven months I had to evict them due to failure to pay rent for two months. I have filed a suit in small claims court for rent owed and damages to property for 5,000.00. I have just received a certified letter from the tennants requesting names and addresses of witnesses I plan on using at court and all documents and things I will use at trial. They have requested that I foward all of this information to their present address. Am I required to foward all that they have asked for?


Asked on 6/11/11, 2:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

If you only received a letter without referrance to the court pleadings ( case name and case number) and not an official court pleading requesting this information, the answer is no, but I would need to see the paper work to be sure. However, what is the harm in providing the information? You will need it for the hearing anyway and may make them settle up with you if they see the evidence. Why make this an issue for the court at the final hearing? Think about the effect on your case if you loose the argument.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 5:14 am


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