Q: What are the laws for my things being removed from the home after being evicted?
A: When a tenant receives a court order of eviction, that's an eviction of the tenant him/herself and all of his/her stuff. If the tenant vacates and leaves personal property items on the premises, and does not reach an agreement with the landlord for picking up the items later, the items are deemed to be abandoned. However, if the tenant is still on premises after an eviction order is issued, but before the Sheriff's Office has served or posted a Writ of Possession, the landlord is NOT legally permitted to engage in self-help and remove the tenant's items without the tenant's consent. Once there's a Writ of Possession, the tenant, along with his/her stuff, must vacate within 24 hours.
Barry W. Kaufman agrees with this answer
A: The Landlord can move all your stuff to the curb, where anyone or anything can take whatever they want. See chapter 83, Florida Statutes.
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