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A claim up to $8,000 – not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees – can be filed with the Clerk's Office as a Small Claims action, ing to Rule 7.010 of the Florida Rules of Court and Chapter 34 of the Florida Statutes. A deputy clerk may be able to assist you with the filing of a small claims suit.
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The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose.
Yes. You can limit your claim to $8,000, even if you feel that you are owed more than that amount, and file a Small Claims case if you want to take advantage of the simplified procedure. However, your recovery will be limited to a maximum of $8,000.
If the contractor involved is state licensed, you need to also file a complaint with the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). For information on the filing of complaints with DBPR, please call 305-470- 5617.
If the defendant fails to appear at the preliminary hearing, the court will enter a default against him/her after it is shown to the judge that the suit was filed in the proper county and the defendant was legally notified.
If you wish to recover more than $10,000, you must consider another court, and in most cases, the assistance of an attorney. If the amount you are asking for is over $10,000, you cannot file in justice court. You cannot just say you will take less to get into this court.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose.
The Court Process A small claims case is a legal action filed in county court to settle minor legal disputes where the dollar amount involved is $8,000 or less. This amount does not include filing costs, interest, and attorneys' fees.