Affidavit of Damages
(Eviction) (FL)

Summary

This affidavit damages of may be filed by a landlord/plaintiff in a Florida eviction action that is requesting that final judgment be entered against the defendant/tenant following its failure to respond to the plaintiff's complaint for damages. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. This template may be used in a commercial or residential eviction. If the defendant in an eviction action fails to answer a complaint for damages within 20 days of service, the plaintiff may file the return of service for any party that is an individual along with a motion for entry of default. After the default is obtained, the plaintiff may make a motion to obtain a final default judgment. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.140(a)(1). An affidavit of damages, setting forth the damages due to the plaintiff, must be filed with this motion. For a full listing of key content covering residential leasing agreements, see Residential Leasing Resource Kit. For related templates, see Motion for Default Final Judgment (Damages) (Eviction) (FL) and Final Judgment (Damages) (Eviction) (FL). For guidance on eviction procedures in Florida, see Residential Eviction (FL), Commercial Eviction (FL), and Eviction Resource Kit (FL).