Eviction Process For Squatters

Summary

In Florida, you can give a written notice to vacate to remove squatters. If they dont leave, file an unlawful detainer lawsuit. Avoid police for eviction but contact them for injunction violations. Consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.

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I have a woman and her * dogs that have been staying in her camper in my backyard for just short of 30 days. We do not have any legal agreements only a verbal agreement. We had a discussion about * weeks ago agreeing that this arrangement was no longer working and that she would be leaving on or before today . Well, she clearly has no plans to remove herself from my property as we had agreed that she would. I need this woman off of my property and gone . Please tell me what to do . She hasn't paid any rent . Therefore I have not given her any receipts for unpaid rent. She has been using my utilities and has junked up my yard and ultimately has become a major major nuisance. She hasn't paid a dime of rent now and there are no documents or legal paperwork that say she lives here. I don't think that she's received any mail here but it's possible that she might have, I'm not really sure.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Michael. Could you please provide me with your location? The laws surrounding eviction differ from place to place, so it would be helpful to know where you are based.
Auburndale FL
In Florida, you may need to give a notice to vacate. If she doesn’t leave, you can file an unlawful detainer lawsuit. Consider legal assistance. Here are the steps:
- Give a written notice
- If she doesn't leave, file an unlawful detainer lawsuit
- If you win, sheriff might remove her
Remember to keep all interactions peaceful.
So I can give her a notice to vacate by today ?
Yes, Michael. In Florida, you can give her a written notice to vacate today. Make sure the notice is clear, includes a reasonable timeframe for her to leave, and is documented for your records.
And in the event that she doesn't abide by my notice to vacate by this evening or tonight, what do I do at that time?
If she doesn't leave, you can file an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit in your local court. This will have the court order her to vacate. Always consult with a legal professional for further guidance.
Okay , and just to be sure , After presenting this woman with a notice to vacate the premises TODAY and should she become unreasonable and refuse to do so , it's not going to do myself any good to call authorities to help remove her , her boyfriend (she and her boyfriend are currently not allowed to be around one another because of a temporary injunction between the two ) , and also all of their animals and belongings ASAP ?
You should avoid having the police enforce an eviction, as it's primarily a civil matter. However, if there's a violation of the temporary injunction, you may contact the authorities. Always keep interactions peaceful and consult a legal professional.
Okay and one last question ?
Of course, Michael. Feel free to ask your last question. I am here to help.
If someone was to call and report the couple profusely arguing and fighting and disrupt of not only mine but my neighbors peace , given that they DO in fact have an injunction in place between them , that would be a violation of their injunction correct ? And ultimately what would you believe to be the expected outcome of that ?
Yes, Michael. If an injunction is in place, any interaction between the two individuals, especially arguing and fighting, is likely a violation. If reported, authorities may intervene. The outcome depends on specifics of the injunction, local laws, and the discretion of law enforcement and courts.
Alright and so I know that they'll be arguing and causing a disturbance in sure by this evening or sooner than later and I plan to call and report to our local police that they do have an injunction and they're causing an issue between one another and other neighbors here and would like them to handle the situation. Given that they're arrested for violating their injunction. Could I then (while they're in custody) have their camper towed or if not towed at least moved to another secured place until they are released and their animals as well. Or ? End result would be best to still do things in a legal and as much as possible peacefully through a judicial system matter ?
If they're arrested, you may not immediately have the right to remove their camper or pets. However, you can contact a local towing company or animal control for advice. Remember to consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.
Okay thank you.
You're welcome, Michael. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Stay safe and good luck with your situation.