Monthly Archives: December 2019
My Landlord Filed An Eviction Action for Non-Payment of Rent
In Florida, pursuant to Florida Statute Section 83.232, tenants must pay rent into the court’s registry during an eviction case. If the tenant does not pay the rent due, they may lose the eviction case by “default.” That means a default eviction judgment is entered against the tenant quickly, without a hearing or an… Read More »
DEFECTIVE THREE (3) DAY NOTICE’S EFFECT ON EVICTION COMPLAINT
Prior to July 1, 2013, if a landlord filed an eviction action with a defective three (3) day notice, the eviction was subject to be dismissed with prejudice. However, an amended statute, §83.60(1)(a), Florida Statute, went into effect on July 1, 2013. The amended statue requires that “[t]he landlord must be given an… Read More »
