Today I am going to discuss how to evict a holdover tenant in the state of Florida. Specifically, I am going to talk about performing holdover tenant evictions in Sarasota County. These types of evictions can be somewhat confusing because the relevant Florida Statutes aren’t clear on the process, and the local Clerk of Court typically lacks forms for these kinds of evictions.
That said, evicting on basis of being a holdover is a powerful means of removing a tenant, and is one of my preferred strategies in instances where you have an “at will” (month-to-month) tenant, or a written lease that is expiring soon. A properly set up holdover eviction affords the tenant few defenses.
So you understand where I am coming from when I write this article, I am a landlord tenant lawyer in Venice, Florida. I represent landlords throughout Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties in all manner of commercial and residential landlord / tenant matters. It is my hope that this article helps you understand how to approach a holdover tenant eviction.
For more general information on evictions, I invite you to read my general how to evict a tenant article.
The following article is for educational purposes only, is designed to provide a brief overview of the process, and should not be relied upon as legal advice. If you have questions about how to perform an eviction or holdover eviction, then please ask a landlord tenant lawyer who practices in the County where your rental property is located.
What is a Holdover Tenant?
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