This article is written to conclude and recap my series on issues landlords face when evicting tenants in Melbourne and other parts of Florida. I felt it necessary to write on this topic due to the fact that many rental property owners may make a mistake as to what rights they do and do not have when it comes time to remove a tenant. Such mistakes can result in a tenant staying in the property longer than is necessary. I wrote this series, therefore, with the goal of providing information which will help people to better understand their situation. It has also been my goal to provide information which will assist with the selection of an attorney. If you are a property owner in need of assistance then contact my office today to speak with a lawyer.
I addressed multiple topics over my recent articles. Issues which I analyzed included the following:
- The process of evicting a Florida tenant
- How long it takes to evict a tenant in Melbourne and other FL areas
- Evicting tenants for failing to pay rent
- Evicting a tenant with no lease or an expired lease
I chose to write on these particular topics for multiple reasons. First, understanding the steps which one must go through to evict a tenant is important to ensuring that a landlord does not overstep their legal authority. Failing to follow the proper steps can result in the tenant remaining in the property for longer. Second, knowing how long the eviction process may take can help a landlord to plan accordingly. Third, it is important to understand Florida law regarding the non-payment of rent and the requirement that a tenant make a deposit with the Court. Finally, many landlords believe that they can simply remove a tenant who does not have an active written lease. This is not correct and a landlord, instead, must follow certain steps.
An important point I made in each of these articles is that one should retain an experienced attorney to assist them with removing a tenant from a property. Failing to follow proper procedures can result in a delay in the process. This, in turn, can result in it taking longer to reclaim your property. As a Melbourne eviction lawyer, I assist landlords with such matters. If you are in need of assistance then contact my office today to schedule an initial consultation. I look forward to speaking with you. We also serve those in the areas of Titusville, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Grant, Valkaria, and Rockledge, as well as in the Indian River County areas of Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, and Orchid.