Whoooo

Life is grand. I have 3 days to pay my landlord $1,000.00 or I'm on the streets with no place to go. Apparently my roommates have also complained about me being messy to the landlord, but yet not saying a damn word to me about it. I'm gullible sometimes. I always trust people I probably shouldn't trust, and end up getting the boot for it. Sigh.
jonny says...

I don't really know your situation, so this may be irrelevant, but fwiw, this is from Florida Statutes Chapter 83, Landlord and Tenant:

Section 83.56(3), F.S.
The landlord must serve you, the tenant, a written notice allowing three days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) for you to pay the rent or move from the premises. If you do not pay the rent or move, he/she may begin legal action to evict you.

In order for the landlord to gain payment of rent or possession of the dwelling, he/she must file suit in county court. If the court agrees with the landlord, you will be notified in writing. You then have five days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) to respond – also in writing – to the court. If you do not respond or a judgment is entered against you, the clerk of the county court will issue a “Writ of Possession” to the sheriff who will notify you that eviction will take place in 24 hours.


I don't think he can just put you out in three days. It seems pretty clear that he would have to file suit in civil court to either get the rent or force eviction. At the very least, it should give you another week. Also note that a verbal request for rent payment doesn't cut it. He has to provide you with written notice that in 3 days he'll begin the eviction process.

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More info:
http://www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0083/PART02.HTM

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