Landlord Guide
Self-Help Eviction in Florida: What Landlords Can't Do
Changing locks or cutting utilities is illegal in Florida. Here is what self-help eviction costs under FL 83.67 and the legal eviction process instead.
Eviction
Florida eviction guides covering notice requirements, court procedures, holdover tenants, self-help eviction risks, and legal compliance for landlords.
Tampa Eviction Process: Hillsborough County Step-by-Step
Filing an eviction in Hillsborough County costs $185 and runs 3–6 weeks uncontested. Here is the full process from notice to sheriff lockout.
Dangerous Tenant: What Florida Landlords Can Legally Do
Your tenant is threatening neighbors, damaging property, or creating unsafe conditions. Here's what Florida law allows you to do — and the line you can't cross.
How to Evict a Tenant in Orlando: The Step-by-Step Process
The Orange County eviction process from 3-day notice to writ of possession. Filing fee is $185, timeline runs 3-6 weeks uncontested. Full step-by-step.
Tenant Claims I'm Retaliating: How to Defend Against FL 83.64
Your tenant says you're retaliating. FL 83.64 gives tenants a defense — but it doesn't make you powerless. Here's how to protect yourself and enforce the lease.
Florida Squatter Law: What HB 621 Means for Landlords
Florida's 2024 squatter law gives landlords a fast-track removal process. But it only applies when there's no prior tenant relationship.
My Tenant Isn't Paying Rent in Florida: Your 48-Hour Action Plan
Your tenant stopped paying rent. Here's your step-by-step Florida action plan — from the 3-day notice to the eviction filing to faster alternatives.
Orlando Eviction Timeline: What to Expect in Orange County Court
Orange County evictions take 4-8 weeks from notice to lockout in uncontested cases. Here is the realistic week-by-week timeline and what causes delays.
Illegal Activity in My Rental: What Florida Landlords Can Do
Drug activity, prostitution, stolen property in your rental? Florida's 7-day non-curable notice lets you act fast — here's the process, step by step.
Florida 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent: How to Fill It Out and Serve It
The 3-day notice is the first step in every Florida nonpayment eviction — and the easiest to get wrong. Here is how to fill it out, count the days, and serve it.