Florida tenants refusing to move out after lease expired (6/1/2009). What are the rules for eviction in Florida?
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Florida tenants refusing to move out after lease expired (6/1/2009). What are the rules for eviction in Florida?
Tenant told by lender property in pre-foreclosure and they want to stay in the house trying to position themselves for a short sale.
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Right now they are legally considered to be holdover tenants. If they offer to pay rent, which I doubt that they going to do, do not accept it.
The eviction process in Florida can take about 3-4 weeks. This site will help you: http://evict.com/?page=evictqa
Best of luck.
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