🌊 Florida Eviction Complaint — Nonpayment of Rent
County Court Filing After 3-Day Notice — FS § 83.56
After the 3-Day Notice — File the Eviction Complaint: Once a Florida tenant has failed to pay rent or vacate after receiving a proper 3-Day Notice, the next step is filing an Eviction Complaint with the County Court. Errors in the complaint — wrong rent amount, improper description of notice service — result in case dismissal and starting over.
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After a proper 3-Day Notice goes unanswered, the landlord files an Eviction Complaint (Summons and Complaint for Removal of Tenant) with the County Court. Florida eviction cases for nonpayment move quickly when filed correctly.
Court Filing Requirements
File the complaint in the county where the property is located. You’ll need: the signed complaint, a copy of the 3-Day Notice with proof of service, and the filing fee. The clerk will issue a summons directing the tenant to respond within 5 business days.
After Filing
If the tenant doesn’t respond within 5 days, you can request a default judgment. If they respond and deposit unpaid rent into the court registry, the case may be dismissed. See Florida eviction notice laws.
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