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Evictions
Eviction cases move on short deadlines. Shadi represents both landlords and tenants, from the first notice through county court.
For landlords
- Notices for unpaid rent or lease violations
- Filing residential and commercial eviction cases
- Hearings, judgments and getting possession back
For tenants
- Reviewing a notice or eviction complaint you've received
- Responding on time and protecting your rights in court
- Disputes over security deposits, repairs and lease terms
How a Florida eviction works
Most evictions start with a written notice. For unpaid rent, it is usually a three-day notice, not counting weekends and legal holidays. If the problem isn't resolved, the landlord can file in county court. A tenant who is served generally has five days, not counting weekends and legal holidays, to respond and must deposit the rent claimed into the court registry to stay in the case.
Small mistakes in a notice or a missed deadline can delay a case or decide it, so it pays to get advice early.