Florida

In Florida, serving a notice to a tenant depends on the type of notice and the situation. Here’s a breakdown of common types of notices and how to serve them: 1. Notice of Nonpayment of Rent (3-Day Notice) This notice is served when a tenant has failed to pay rent. How to Serve: Personal Delivery:…

Here are the risks of filing for Eviction in Florida 1. Dismissal of the CaseIf the eviction paperwork has errors — like listing the wrong amount of rent, failing to properly serve the notice, or missing deadlines — the court could dismiss your case. That means you would have to start over, losing time and…

If you have a tenant who is not paying rent, then you can legally evict the tenant by filing a legal case. An eviction case, also called an “unlawful detainer” case in Florida, is a legal action filed by a landlord to regain possession of a rental property when a tenant refuses to leave voluntarily.…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 08:00 pmIn Florida, the length of a restraining order—also called an injunction for protection—can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and what the judge decides. Temporary Restraining Order (Temporary Injunction) – typically 15 days A person gets a Temporary Injunction for Protection in Florida after filing…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 06:43 pmThis page provides a complete overview of Restraining Orders in Florida What is a Restraining Order in Florida In Florida, a restraining order, more formally known as an injunction for protection, is a court order issued on request to ban certain behaviors on an abuser such as…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 04:10 amIn order to get a Restraining Order, formally called an Injunction in Florida, the proof needed is to establish that a current or former lover or dating partner or close relative, more likely than not, did any of the following to the victim. Physical harm including hitting,…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 11:04 amTo petition means to formally request a restraining order from your local county court by filling the official statewide forms prescribed. A restraining order, formally called an injunction, is a legal order issued by a judge that puts certain restrictions on the abuser such as to stay…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 03:33 pmIf you’re dealing with harassment from an ex-husband in Florida, you have several legal options to protect yourself: Option 1  Get a Domestic Violence Injunction (Restraining Order) If the harassment includes threats, stalking, or violence (or a credible threat of violence), you can file for a Domestic…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 09:48 am In Florida including Hillsborough County , there are six types of injunctions (protective orders) that apply to different situations. Here’s a table outlining each type and when it applies: Type of Injunction Applies To Who Can File? What It Protects Against Example Situations Domestic Violence Injunction…

Recently updated on April 27th, 2025 at 01:37 am In Florida, there are six types of injunctions (protective orders) that apply to different situations. Here’s a table outlining each type and when it applies: Type of Injunction Applies To Who Can File? What It Protects Against Example Situations Domestic Violence Injunction Abuse or threats between…