Melbourne, FL asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: I occupy a small area in a commercial building at the owner’s suggestion for no fee

I occupy a small area in a commercial building at the owner’s suggestion for no fee other than some maintenance of the commons areas in that portion of the property. He has decided that rent will begin at $300 a month starting 6/1/17.

I am not able to afford this and am in the process of moving my equipment out, what kind of time frame for eviction of the property would I as a lease free tenant be allowed under this type of agreement?

2 Lawyer Answers
Andy Wayne Williamson
Andy Wayne Williamson
Answered
  • MIramar Beach, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: I suggest that you move out quickly. You do not give enough facts to answer. For example, you do not say whether you signed a lease agreement? If so, the lease agreement may establish the time frames.

If the landlord files a 3 day notice for non payment of rent, well you may have to be out pretty quickly. I suggest that you not delay and get your equipment out asap.

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Jennifer Isaksen
Jennifer Isaksen
Answered
  • Bushnell, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: It is not clear if you have any written agreement for your current occupation of the property, but either way, it would be a process of giving notice and filing an eviction action. I agree with Attorney Williamson that you should work as quickly as you can to remove your equipment and vacate the premises. You don't want an eviction action against you. Best of Luck!

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