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Tenant won't leave after the notice expires — now what?
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The notice expired. What now?
You sent the statutory notice — 3-day, 7-day, or a non-renewal — and the days ran out. If the tenant still hasn't paid, hasn't fixed the violation, or hasn't moved out, the notice by itself doesn't remove anyone. The next step happens in county court, not at the property.
What comes next: the court process
- You file an eviction complaint in county court.
- There is a filing fee. The material describing this kit doesn't state the dollar amount — confirm the current fee with your county clerk.
- The court issues a summons to the tenant.
- The tenant then has 5 days to file a written answer with the court.
The kit tells you that this step comes next once your notice expires, but it does not file or serve the eviction complaint for you. The county clerk and the statute control the actual filing and counting rules.
What never to do — even if you're frustrated
Self-help eviction is illegal in Florida. That means:
- Do not change the locks.
- Do not shut off utilities.
- Do not remove doors.
Under Fla. Stat. 83.67, any of these makes you liable for three months' rent. Even after the notice has expired, you still have to go through the court process — not around it.
If the tenant contests the notice
If the tenant fights the eviction, the material behind this kit says an eviction attorney is usually worth the fee. This kit is not legal advice and is not affiliated with any court, association or agency.
Situations with different rules
- Local ordinances can add requirements.
- Federally assisted housing uses a 30-day CARES notice, not the standard state notice.
- Mobile-home lots follow chapter 723, not chapter 83.
- Commercial leases have different rules too.
This kit is built from Florida Statutes chapter 83, Part II (2025–26). Confirm anything that doesn't clearly match your situation with the county clerk, the statute, or a professional.
What to do next
Small Landlord Notice Kit FL reads the details you type about your situation — rent, dates, lease, property — and generates the Florida statutory notice you need, with the days computed and delivery rules explained. The first notice is free; the full kit is $19/month. Available in English and Spanish. It does not file or serve anything for you, and it is not legal advice.
Small Landlord Notice Kit FL is an informational tool based on Florida Statutes chapter 83, Part II, as of 2025–26. It is not legal advice and does not file or serve notices. Day-counting, delivery and filing rules have exceptions; the county clerk and the statute control. Properties with federal assistance or subsidies, mobile-home lots, and commercial tenancies follow different rules. It is not affiliated with any court, association or agency.