What can I do to get a roommate who has never been required to pay rent evicted?
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What can I do to get a roommate who has never been required to pay rent evicted?
I am the owner of the property. He is not a significant other, just an ex-friend.
Asked on August 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, if your roommate will not leave voluntarily, you will have to evict him through the court process. You should give him a notice to leave the property - look up Florida Statutes section 83.57 for the amount of time you must give him to leave. If he does not leave, you will have to pay the money and go to court. You can look on the Clerk of Court website for forms and information about how to file.
I am sorry about this. If your roommate does not know the law, he may think you can call the police and have him charged with trespass. If that is the case, he may leave voluntarily.
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