Florida Tenants must comply with the terms of the lease. Failure to do so can result in their removal from the property. Recently, many Landlords have faced hostile behavior towards them by Tenants. This is strictly prohibited by the lease and Florida Statute. At no time can a Tenant threaten or intimidate the Landlord directly and/or through the use of texts. If you are a Landlord that needs to Evict a Tenant for Harassment, contact 954 Evictions Attorneys at (954) 323-2529.
How to Evict a Tenant that Harrases a Landlord
Harassment by a Tenant comes in many forms. This includes verbal and written threats of the use of physical force. Written threats generally are through text messages and emails. Verbal threats are harder to prove in Court unless the Landlord has a Witness. Upon receiving a written threat or harassing language, a Landlord can send them a 7 Day Notice to Cure or Termination. This depends on how serious the language is. For example, if a Tenant sends a Text calling the Landlord a name or threatening harm, the proper notice is for termination. On the other hand, if the Tenant sends the Landlord a text or email that requests maintenance or blames them for failure to provide a service, a Court will not view this is harassment. Many Landlords will give Tenants an opportunity to cure wherein they will give them another chance.
If a Tenant is given a 7 Day Notice of Termination as a result of their threats or language towards the Landlord, they must vacate within that time. If they remain in the property after the 7 Days, the Landlord can file an Eviction removing them from the property. Depending on the Tenant’s response, the Court will likely set a Final Hearing. Unlike an Eviction for Non-Payment of Rent, the Landlord will be required to show how the language is threatening.
A Landlord should never feel unsafe around their Tenant at anytime. If you need to Evict their Tenant for Harassment, contact 954 Eviction Attorneys, PLLC at (954) 323-2529.
