Q: I'm a bit lost as to if I need to file an eviction or unlawful detainer. The forms seem to be the same.
My situation is that I am trying to remove my brother and his girlfriend from my home. There is no lease. I am not seeking money from them. I just want them gone. I served them a certified notice to quit allowing over the 15 days to evict. That was on the 9th of October. They were suppose to be out November 6th. I am aware of the costs of filing either the eviction or detainer and want to make sure I do this properly as it's quite expensive and time consuming either way.
A: Read Fla. Statutes Chapters 82 and 83 (which are on-line) in their entireties. If you are still unclear on it after that, it's best to schedule a consultation.
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