What is the procedure for evicting a tenant from commercial property?

In Florida, the procedure for evicting a tenant from commercial property is somewhat similar to the eviction process for residential properties. The property owner must give the tenant a notice of eviction. The amounts of time given in the notice depends on the reason for the eviction. If the tenant has failed to pay rent then they must be given a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit, if they are in violation of the lease agreement then a 7-Day Notice to Cure or Quit must be served. If the tenant does not respond to the initial notice then the landlord must file an Unlawful Detainer action with the local Court. The landlord will need to submit a complaint to the court along with the initial notice and any additional evidence they may have to prove their claim. The court will issue a summons and will also require the landlord to post a copy of it in a public place in addition to mailing it to the tenant. The tenant must respond to the complaint within five days of the summons being issued. If the tenant fails to show up in court or does not respond to the complaint then a default judgment will be entered and the tenant can be forced to vacate the premises. The tenant is also responsible for any court costs or attorney’s fees the landlord may have incurred in the process. Ultimately, the court will decide when and how the tenant must vacate the premises, and the landlord must abide by the court’s decision.

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