Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Evictions (Florida Specific)

This session covers the critical importance of technical correctness from the outset, including proper drafting of three-day notices and thirty-day termination notices. Attendees will learn about proper service documentation, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act considerations, and entity structure counseling for landlords.

Learn the essential elements of properly naming defendants in eviction complaints, including the importance of naming ‘all others in possession.’ This session addresses technical considerations for ensuring judgments cover all occupants and strategies for handling unknown residents.

A short break allowing attendees to refresh and network with fellow legal professionals. Use this time to review materials and prepare questions for upcoming sessions.

This comprehensive session covers filing fees, two-count complaints, clerk mailing requirements, and process server selection strategies. Attendees will master the default process workflow from motion filing through final judgment, including striking improper answers when tenants fail to deposit funds.

Explore common tenant tactics including last-minute answer filings and informal responses that preclude default judgments. Learn how statutory provisions regarding registry deposits create opportunities to strike defenses and move toward favorable outcomes.

A brief intermission to recharge before the final sessions of the program. Attendees may use this time to consult with colleagues on challenging cases.

This session addresses the unique challenges of unlawful detainer actions, particularly when dealing with squatters or unknown occupants. Learn the importance of properly naming parties to ensure civil sheriffs can execute writs against anyone found on the premises.

Understand why security deposits remain a significant liability for non-compliant landlords and real estate agents. This session covers ongoing compliance requirements and why proper tenant screening goes beyond basic background checks.

Examine actual cases demonstrating the consequences of inadequate documentation, including the undocumented service case where a tenant successfully claimed non-receipt of notice. Learn practical lessons about photographing posted notices and selecting experienced process servers.

An interactive session where attendees can ask questions about Florida residential eviction procedures, writ of possession execution strategies, and challenging scenarios. This is an opportunity to clarify concepts and discuss specific case situations with the presenter.