Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

I have a tenant in my commercial building. As of October 1, he will be behind 3 months rent, totaling $21,000.00. I have tried to discuss this matter with him and he promises to pay me August rent soon. However if he decides to file bankruptcy, my rent will get filed with that bankruptcy. I have read about "commercial lock out or Self Help. Is this legal and appropriate in Florida? With the economy the way it is I do not want to put him out but I can no longer make the mortgage payments on my building if he does not pay me. I have used every bit of my personal money to keep this building from going into foreclosure


Asked on 9/22/09, 9:44 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

Get a distress writ and evict the tenant. Florida statutes Chapter 83, Part I covers non-residential tenancies. Consult with an attorney for further assistance or information.

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Answered on 9/22/09, 4:13 pm


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