If after trial the court enters a judgment against the tenant, the Clerk of the County Court will issue a "Writ of Possession" to be served by the sheriff notifying the tenant that the tenant will be evicted in 24 hours.
You can't be forced out in 7 days without a Court Order. More likely, the landlord gave you a 7-day notice to vacate for cause. This is effectively a warning of the landlord's intent to petition the Court to evict you.
How long does the eviction process take in Florida? On average, it takes 20 - 37 days to evict a resident of your rental property in Florida. If the eviction is not contested and the process runs smoothly, it could take as little as 7 - 15 days.
In such event, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement, and the tenant shall have 7 days from the date that the notice is delivered to vacate the premises. You are advised that your lease is terminated effective immediately. You shall have seven (7) days from the delivery of this letter to vacate the premises.
You may also file a complaint by calling our office at 561-233-5500 Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays. An on-call Code Enforcement Officer is also available at 561-233-5523 for general questions Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays.
Please contact us directly at 561-355-2754, or via email at pbcaccessibility@pbc.
Initial Steps in the Eviction Process Serve a Three-Day Notice for nonpayment of rent or a Seven-Day Notice for lease violations. Wait for the notice period to expire without resolution. File an eviction lawsuit with the Palm Beach County Court. Have the tenant served with court summons.
The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located. A certified copy of the Notice of Commencement must be posted on the property. The property owner must sign the Notice of Commencement and no one else may be permitted to sign in his or her stead.
In order to file a complaint you must identify yourself on the complaint form. However, the commission does have a hot-line 877.766. 5920 and staff will take anonymous information or you may send your complaint anonymously by mail to 300 North Dixie Highway, Suite 450, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located. A certified copy of the Notice of Commencement must be posted on the property. The property owner must sign the Notice of Commencement and no one else may be permitted to sign in his or her stead.