Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: I had a lawyer evict a tenant in Florida who did not pay

We evicted the tenant, but the suit was only for a one count eviction, the lawyer did not file for count two. We lost 11 months rent. How can I go after that rent. Ke.

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Barry W. Kaufman
Barry W. Kaufman
Answered
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You may not be able to do so. Talk to an attorney with your lease and the eviction case Number. You should have specified to the attorney exactly what you wanted- 11 months is a long time to suddenly realize there was no count for back rent.

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