Complaint for Eviction
(Default other than Failure to Pay Rent) (FL)

Summary

This complaint for eviction may be used in Florida by a plaintiff/landlord to bring an action to evict a defendant/tenant from leased premises due to a lease default other than the failure to pay rent. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. This complaint may be used in a commercial or residential eviction action. Note that where the landlord seeks to evict a residential tenant due to a default under the lease other than the failure to pay all rent due, the complaint must describe: • The residence • The lease terms • The default under the lease –and– • The notice provided to the tenant regarding the default For a full listing of key content regarding commercial and residential evictions in Florida, see Eviction Resource Kit (FL). For a full listing of key content covering residential leasing agreements, see Residential Leasing Resource Kit. This template should not be used if the defendant is being evicted for the failure to pay rent. Instead use Complaint for Eviction (Failure to Pay Rent) (FL). If the defendant is being evicted for the failure to pay rent and the landlord is also seeking damages use Complaint for Eviction and Damages (FL). For guidance of eviction procedures in Florida see Residential Eviction (FL), and Commercial Eviction (FL).