Illegal Eviction In Florida

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Illegal eviction in Florida involves landlords bypassing legal procedures, such as changing locks or removing belongings. Seek local tenant rights organizations for help.

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Need help assisting my boyfriend. His friend/landlord has illegally evicted him. He has damaged some of his property, some of his property is missing and some of his property is still inside the house. Locks were changed and he refuses to answer calls or texts as well as the door
Hello ****. I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's situation. Could you please specify the location where this happened? The laws regarding illegal eviction vary from place to place.
Orange City, Florida
In Florida, illegal eviction is taken seriously. Here are some points:
- Landlords must follow legal procedures for eviction.
- Illegal actions include changing locks, turning off utilities, or removing belongings.
- Damages could be pursued in small claims court.
For further assistance, consider contacting a local tenants' rights organization.
How would I find out that information
You can find local tenant's rights organizations online. A simple search for "tenant's rights organizations in Orange City, Florida" should yield results. You could also contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for further guidance.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions or need further information, feel free to ask. Good luck with everything.