Is A Difficult Tenant Costing You Money In Florida?
Being a landlord can be quite profitable, yet it can also be one of the most difficult and complex lines of work. This is especially true when you have tenants who are causing serious issues, hurting your revenue, or damaging your property.
Since 1988, I’ve helped landlords just like you take meaningful, legal steps to evict problematic tenants. Without the right legal guidance, eviction can become a difficult, contentious, and very drawn-out process. Allow my firm, Phillip A. Roach, Attorney At Law, to guide you through the steps to help you regain control of your property, income, and time.
I Can Help Protect Your Property And Resources
Florida is an incredibly popular state and has a large rental market for apartments and homes. But landlord-tenant relationships can break down, and finding solutions can easily waste months of your time and cost tens of thousands in lost revenue if renters refuse to leave your property.
The moment you face a refusal to vacate, reach out to my law office for assistance. I’ll help you better understand your legal options, compile evidence of lease violations, document any property damage, and take efficient steps to remove problematic renters.
For What Reasons Can A Landlord Lawfully Evict A Tenant In Florida?
The lawful reasons for evicting tenants in Florida can vary considerably. If your tenant or tenants are…
- Refusing to pay rent on time
- Violating the terms of their lease
- Causing property damage
- Engaging in unlawful or dangerous activity on your property
- Renting out the unit to another person without your permission
- Or remaining in the unit after their lease has expired…
These circumstances may provide grounds for terminating a tenancy and pursuing eviction.
Should your Southwest Florida tenant refuse to leave after receiving a notice to do so, reach out to my law office. Do not turn off utilities or change the locks in an attempt to force tenants out. Instead, seek out experienced, knowledgeable legal help to file the correct forms, document offenses, and help protect your legal rights and property.
Helping You Regain Control Lawfully And Efficiently
After you have terminated the rental agreement and given notice to vacate, file an eviction complaint with your County Clerk’s office. Next, a summons will be sent to the tenant. They will have five business days to respond to the summons in writing. Should they respond, a hearing will be scheduled.
By having an attorney on your side at this stage, you can save yourself considerable time and frustration. I’ll represent you at this initial hearing, gather evidence of unpaid rent or lease violations, and protect your rights as a property owner.
Should further motions or hearings be necessary, I’ll work proactively to help you pursue a judgment and writ of possession, allowing the sheriff to lawfully restore possession of the property to you.
Have Questions About Tenant Evictions? Reach Out Today
Evicting a troublesome tenant doesn’t have to drain months of your time in Southwest Florida. When you work with an experienced evictions law firm, the process can be fairly simple, backed by objective evidence, and geared toward protecting your rights as a property owner.
Have questions, or in need of legal guidance for a difficult eviction? Call Phillip A. Roach, Attorney At Law, at (239) 990-2024 for an initial consultation today.
