What is a three-day notice?
It is the written notice served on a tenant who hasn't paid, giving them three days to pay before an eviction case can be filed. I help prepare it and see that it's posted properly.
Landlord eviction · Hollywood, Florida
When a tenant stops paying, the order of the steps matters.
I represent landlords in eviction actions in Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Miami and Miami Beach. I prepare the notice, file the case, answer whatever the tenant raises, and follow the judgment through to the day the sheriff returns your property to you.
Before you serve anything
Evicting a tenant is stressful, and mistakes cost time
Trying to evict a tenant without an attorney can be costly, time-consuming and frustrating. A mistake in the notice or in how it's posted can cost you time you can't get back.
That's why the first meeting matters. It's where I explain the pitfalls of an eviction action, before you take any step.
What I do
From the notice to the writ of possession
I meet with you.
I explain the pitfalls of an eviction action and what to expect.
The three-day notice.
I help prepare the notice and see that it is properly posted.
The court case.
If payment isn't made after the notice is posted, I file an eviction action in the county court, asking that you be put back in possession of your property.
The tenant's response.
If the tenant files any pleadings or raises any defenses, I respond, and I appear in court for you if necessary.
Judgment and writ.
I obtain a final judgment and a writ of possession, follow up with the sheriff's office so the writ is posted and acted on promptly, and meet the sheriff's representatives on the day of the eviction.
Scope
Landlords only
I represent landlords. I don't represent tenants. If you're a tenant, you'll need another attorney.
Questions
About evictions
What happens if the tenant doesn't pay after the notice?
I file an eviction action in the county court, asking that you be put back in possession of your property.
What if the tenant files a response?
I answer whatever the tenant files, including any defenses they raise, and appear in court for you if it comes to that.
What is a writ of possession?
After the court enters a final judgment in your favor, the clerk of court issues a writ of possession, which the sheriff's office carries out. I follow up to make sure it is posted and acted on promptly.
Can I handle the eviction myself?
You can, but it's easy to get wrong. A mistake in the notice or the filing costs time, and the tenant can raise defenses you'll have to answer in court. Most landlords find it quicker and less stressful to have an attorney do it.
This page offers general information, not legal advice for your situation.
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Tell me about the tenancy
Give me the address and what has happened so far, and I'll tell you what the next step is.