Eviction Defense Strategies Florida

Summary

If you are facing eviction from subsidized housing in Florida, you have the right to defend yourself in court. Document your efforts to comply with lease terms, such as addressing unauthorized guests and unsanitary conditions. Seek legal aid from local organizations or the Florida Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service. Consider applying for emergency rental assistance and reaching out to local charities for help with pest control. If domestic violence is a factor, ensure you have reported it and have an injunction in place.

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I'm being evicted from subsidized housing
Michele, could you please provide more details about the eviction notice? What reason was given for the eviction?
30 day curable notice of lease non compliance
Michele, what specific lease terms are you accused of not complying with? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Unauthorized guest and unsanitary house keeping practices
Michele, are you given a chance to correct these violations within the *-day period?
Yes multiple
What steps have you taken to correct these violations within the given period?
I sent prof that the guest didn't stay here it was just 2 days late, and I asked the pest control guy to wait * min to get my kids up but it was his third attempt so he stopped coming
What state are you located in, Michele? This will help me provide information relevant to your location.
Florida
Michele, have you received any written communication from the housing authority after you provided your proof?
No
What is the date on the eviction notice you received?
It passed already they are waiting for a lawyer to start court proceedings
What is the date you received the eviction notice? This will help determine if the housing authority followed the correct procedure.
*/*/*
Michele, have you sought legal representation for the upcoming court proceedings?
No
Michele, have you considered contacting a local legal aid organization for representation in court?
Yes
What is the name of the local legal aid organization you have contacted?
Oh no
Michele, have you been able to successfully reach out to the local legal aid organization?
No
Michele, have you tried reaching out to the Florida Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service for assistance? They can help you find a lawyer. Their contact number is *-*-*.
No
Have you received any official court documents regarding the eviction proceedings?
No
Michele, have you received any communication from the housing authority about a possible court date for the eviction proceedings?
No
Michele, have you tried to rectify the unsanitary housekeeping practices that were mentioned in the eviction notice?
Yes
What steps have you taken to rectify the unsanitary housekeeping practices?
Cleaned my house
Have you documented the cleaning process or have any proof of the improved conditions? This could be helpful in your case.
No
Michele, have you considered taking pictures or videos as proof of your improved housekeeping practices?
No, it's the roaches
Have you contacted a pest control service to address the roach issue? This could serve as proof of your efforts to improve the sanitary conditions.
I can't afford it
Have you considered reaching out to local charities or community organizations that might be able to assist with the cost of pest control services?
Yes
What is the name of the charity or community organization you have reached out to for assistance with pest control services?
Methodist church, saint Vincent dupaul, Catholic charities
What was the response from these charities or community organizations regarding your request for assistance with pest control services?
No
What is the status of your communication with the housing authority regarding the eviction?
I went in person today
What was the outcome of your in-person visit to the housing authority today?
Still getting evicted
What was the response of the housing authority when you presented your proof of addressing the lease violations?
It was to late
No, to late
What was the reason given by the housing authority for it being too late?
I had enough notice and now I'm 2 months behind in rent
Have you tried to negotiate a payment plan with the housing authority for the overdue rent?
Yes
What was the response from the housing authority regarding your proposed payment plan?
No
What steps have you taken to find a lawyer for the upcoming court proceedings?
This
What is your financial situation? Depending on your income, you may qualify for free legal aid in Florida.
Unemployed
Have you applied for unemployment benefits or any other form of financial assistance?
No
Have you considered applying for unemployment benefits or other forms of financial assistance to help with your current situation? In Florida, you may be eligible for such benefits if you meet certain criteria.
Yes, I waited to long
What prevented you from applying for unemployment benefits or other forms of financial assistance earlier?
I didn't know how
What steps have you taken since realizing you could apply for unemployment benefits or other forms of financial assistance?
Nothing
Have you considered reaching out to the Department of Economic Opportunity in Florida for assistance with applying for unemployment benefits?
No
Have you tried contacting the Florida Department of Children and Families to see if you qualify for any assistance programs?
Yes
What was the response from the Florida Department of Children and Families regarding your eligibility for assistance programs?
I didn't meet the work requirements so they closed my case
What were the work requirements that you were unable to meet?
Go to work force
What prevented you from meeting the work requirements set by the Florida Department of Children and Families?
No transportation, and domestic violence
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Michele. Have you reported the domestic violence to the police or a local domestic violence hotline?
Yes
What actions were taken by the police or the local domestic violence hotline after you reported the domestic violence?
I have a injunction
What is the nature of the injunction you have received?
5 years to stay away from me
What is the name of the person the injunction is against?
Sammie Harvey
What steps have you taken to ensure Sammie Harvey is abiding by the injunction?
I didn't know I needed too
What actions has Sammie Harvey taken that made you feel unsafe or violated the injunction?
Lives * streets over
Have you reported to the police that Sammie Harvey lives close by, potentially violating the injunction?
Yes, he's not
What actions did the police take after you reported that Sammie Harvey lives close by?
Nothing
What steps have you taken to secure alternative housing in case the eviction proceeds?
I don't have any
Have you reached out to any local homeless shelters or housing assistance programs in Florida?
Yes
What was the response from the local homeless shelters or housing assistance programs you reached out to?
Can't help me
No help
What steps have you taken to address the issue of overdue rent?
Tryed to get a loan
Loan
Nothing
No
Phone calls
Who have you been calling regarding your situation?
Charity's
Which charities have you contacted and what was their response?
Churches and DCF, no
Have you tried reaching out to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for possible financial assistance or employment opportunities?
No
No
Nothing
Have you considered applying for emergency rental assistance through Florida's Our Florida Program?
Yes
Yes I have
Yup
What was the outcome of your application for emergency rental assistance through Florida's Our Florida Program?
No
Nothing
What was the reason given for your application for emergency rental assistance being denied?
Housing authority will not take my money
Nothing
What steps have you taken to address the issue of the unauthorized guest?
Prof he doesn't live here
What proof did you provide to show that the guest doesn't live with you?
ID card and his property
What was the housing authority's response when you provided the ID card and property as proof that the guest doesn't live with you?
To late
What steps have you taken to address the issue of the roach infestation in your home?
Cleaned up
What steps have you taken to find alternative housing in case the eviction proceeds?
I don't have any
What steps have you taken to address the issue of the roach infestation in your home?
Cleaned
Cleaned the house
What steps have you taken to address the roach infestation apart from cleaning?

In Florida, landlords are generally responsible for pest control unless the lease specifies otherwise.
Nothing
Tryed to get help with pest control
What was the response when you tried to get help with pest control?
No money
Have you tried reaching out to the Florida Department of Health about the roach infestation? They might be able to provide assistance or resources.
Yes
What was the response from the Florida Department of Health regarding the roach infestation?
Housing authority tryed to help already so nothing
What was the specific help provided by the housing authority regarding the roach infestation?
Pest control
What was the outcome of the pest control measures taken by the housing authority?
He came
What was the result after the pest control visit? Did it help in reducing the roach infestation?
I didn't let him in
Why didn't you let the pest control professional in when they came to address the roach infestation?
Fear
What specifically were you afraid of that prevented you from letting the pest control professional in?
He was pushy and a man
I'm sorry to hear about your discomfort. Have you considered requesting a female pest control professional or having a friend present during the visit for your comfort?
No, unavailable
What steps have you taken to address your fear and discomfort with the pest control professional?
Therapy
Mental health
I didn't let him in
What steps have you taken to address the roach infestation since the pest control professional's visit?
Home roach spray
What steps have you taken to document the roach infestation and your efforts to address it?
Nothing
What was the outcome after using the home roach spray?
Little to no help
What steps have you taken to seek legal advice or representation for your eviction case?
You all
This
What steps have you taken to seek legal advice or representation for your eviction case?
Looking online
Internet
What specific information or assistance are you seeking online regarding your eviction case?
I don't know what to look for
What specific questions do you have about your eviction case? This will help me provide you with the most relevant information.
Can I fight it
What evidence do you have to support your case in court? In Florida, tenants have the right to defend themselves against eviction if they can prove they've complied with the lease terms.
Nothing
What steps have you taken to gather evidence to support your case in court?
Nothing
Nune
What steps have you taken to address the lease violations mentioned in the eviction notice?
Tryed to fix
What steps did you take to address the issue of the unauthorized guest and unsanitary housekeeping practices?