UNLAWFUL DETAINER not Eviction)

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (not Eviction)

USE THIS PACKET IF: 1.) YOU ARE TRYING TO REMOVE SOMEONE FROM YOUR HOME, and

2.) YOU HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO RESIDE IN YOUR HOME (YOU ARE THE OWNER OR ARE A LEGAL TENANT), and

3.) THE PERSON YOU ARE TRYING TO REMOVE DOES NOT HAVE A LEGAL RIGHT TO RESIDE IN YOUR HOME (THEY ARE NOT AN OWNER OR LEGAL TENANT), and

4.) THERE IS NO AGREEMENT FOR RENT (VERBAL OR IN WRITING) BETWEEN YOU AND THE PERSON YOU ARE TRYING TO REMOVE.

Unlawful Detainer is a county court lawsuit, filed pursuant to Florida Statute, to request that another person be ordered to leave your property. It is similar to an eviction proceeding except that in an Unlawful Detainer case, there is no landlord/tenant relationship between the parties, i.e. there is no agreement to pay rent, either verbal or in writing. If there is an agreement to pay rent, verbal or in writing, you should consider filing an eviction case. Consult with an attorney if you are not sure.

FORMS IN THIS PACKET

1.) Unlawful Detainer Complaint 2.) Unlawful Detainer Summons 3.) Civil Cover Sheet 4.) Non-Military Affidavit

5.) Motion for Default & Default 6.) Motion for Default Final Judgement 7.) Writ of Possession

WHEN TO USE

Required to start the case Required to start the case Required to start the case Use only if the other party is NOT in the

military and they do not file an answer Use if no answer is filed Use if no answer if filed For the Clerk to sign after the Judge

signs the Final Judgement. The Sheriff's office will use this to remove the Defendant.

Information or forms provided by the Clerk of Circuit Court should be considered as basic information only and may not be applicable to every situation. The information is not intended to be used as legal advice. Specific guidance as to how to proceed with filing a lawsuit or answering a lawsuit and questions about your particular situation should be directed to a qualified attorney.

Florida Bar Referral Service (800) 342-8011

3 Rivers Legal Services, Inc. ? Gainesville Office 1000 NE 16th Ave, Building I Gainesville, FL 32601 (352)372-0519

COPIES AND MAILING

The Clerk is required to mail a copy of the Unlawful Detainer Complaint and Summons to each Defendant that you are trying to remove from your home or property. A copy of the Complaint is also required for Sheriff service.

COPIES NEEDED:

? Unlawful Detainer Complaint ? 3 copies for EACH Defendant (1 copy for the Sheriff) (1 copy for the Clerk to mail) (1 copy for your records)

? Summons ? 2 copies for EACH Defendant (1 copy for the Clerk to mail) (1 copy for your records)

ENVELOPES:

? 1 stamped envelope for EACH Defendant preaddressed for the Clerk. Do NOT put your return address on the envelope.

UNLAWFUL DETAINER FLOWCHART (possession only; not damages)

Is there a residential rental

agreement?

Eviction action is required

Yes (not Unlawful Detainer)

5 days

Submit: Complaint for Unlawful Detainer Summons for Unlawful Detainer Cover Sheet

Wait 5 business days from the date complaint is served

Has Defendant answered?

Has Defendant vacated?

Submit: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal OR proceed with case

Submit: Notice of Hearing (schedule hearing date with Judge's judicial assistant)

Writ of Possession**

Submit: Motion for Clerk Default Default Non-Military Affidavit* Motion for Default Final Judgment

* If Defendant is in the military, hire an attorney

Writ of Possession**

Clerk enters a Default

** If judgment is for the Plaintiff, it is up to the Plaintiff to decide whether or not to provide the Writ of Possession to the Sheriff's Office.

I. CASE STYLE

FORM 1.997. CIVIL COVER SHEET In the CIRCUIT/ COUNTY Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit

In and for Alachua County, Florida

Plaintiff vs.

Case #:

Defendant

II. AMOUNT OF CLAIM

Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim rounded to the nearest dollar The estimated

amount of the claim is requested for data collection and clerical processing purposes only. The

amount of the claim shall not be used for any other purpose.

$8,000 or less

$30,001- $50,000

$75,001 - $100,000

$8,001 - $30,000

$50,001- $75,000

over $100,000.00

III. TYPE OF CASE (If case fits more than one type, select most definitive category.) If most descriptive label is a subcategory (indented under a broader category), place an x on both the main category and subcategory boxes.

Condominium Contracts and indebtedness Eminent domain Auto negligence Negligence--other

Business governance Business torts Environmental/Toxic tort Third party indemnification Construction defect Mass tort Negligent security Nursing home negligence Premises liability-commercial Premises liability-residential Products liability Real property/Mortgage

foreclosure

Commercial foreclosure Homestead residential

foreclosure Non-homestead residential

foreclosure Other real property actions Professional Malpractice Malpractice-business Malpractice-medical Malpractice-other professional Other Antitrust/Trade regulation Constitutional challenge ?

statute or ordinance Constitutional challenge ?

proposed amendment Corporate Trusts

Discrimination-employment or

other Insurance claims Intellectual property Libel/Slander Shareholder derivative claim Securities litigation Trade secrets Trust litigation County Civil Civil Real Property/Mortgage

foreclosure Replevins Evictions

Residential Evictions Non-residential Evictions Other civil (non-monetary)

IV. REMEDIES SOUGHT (check all that apply): monetary; nonmonetary declaratory or injunctive relief; punitive

V. NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: [___] (specify)

VI. IS THIS ACTION A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

yes no

VII. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED? no yes If "yes," list all related cases by name, case number, and court.

VIII. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT?

yes no

VIII. DOES THIS CASE INVOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE?

yes no

I CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have read and will comply with the requirements of Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425.

Signature Attorney or party

Fla. Bar # (Bar # if attorney

(type or print name)

Date

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