Eviction Help in Florida
Florida residents who face impending evictions for nonpayment of rent or for violating their tenancy agreements can find help navigating the eviction process. Floridians can learn whether their evictions violated federal and state fair housing laws by contacting their state government housing office, local government fair housing agency or legal aid clinics.
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The Florida Bar
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The Florida Bar maintains an active public electronic law library that helps residents understand their legal rights. The Florida Bar's website provides free downloadable consumer help pamphlets for real property and lease tips. Additionally, the Bar offers its residents with specialized help through its prepaid legal services program where residents can prepay their legal bills and receive reduced fee assistance through private attorneys who offer reduced fee assistance.
U.S. Housing and Urban Development
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The federal housing agency does not offer specific legal or financial assistance to individuals facing eviction but can help them find housing assistance programs within their states. The federal government provides information for residents in every state including Florida.
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Florida Renter's Rights Handbook
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Florida's PIRG Education Fund is a nonprofit consumer protection organization that provides state residents educational material to help them understand their legal rights as Floridians. The organization published the "Renter's Rights Handbook," an informative free publication that helps renters understand their rights. The handbook discusses renters' rights during an eviction process and notice requirements before facing possible homelessness after judicial evictions. Florida's landlord-tenant statute requires landlords to provide their tenants with written notices prior to filing a motion for eviction. The handbook provides detailed explanation of the respective rights and duties between landlords and their tenants.
FloridaLawHelp.org
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This website is administered by the national Pro Bono Net program and local legal service organizations across Florida. Residents who are facing imminent evictions can contact the group's housing site to find information about their legal options, understand their legal eviction notice requirements and help find social service agencies that can provide emergency rental assistance to help tenants with their rental arrears.
Legal Aid Clinics
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The Florida Bar oversees the professional conduct and licensure of its pro bono attorneys who provide free legal assistance to its low-income residents. Each legal aid clinic sets its own income guideline requirements based upon household size and income. Families who do not qualify for free legal assistance may be able to obtain reduced fee help.
Considerations
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Since real estate laws can frequently change, you should not use this information as a substitute for legal advice. Seek advice through an attorney licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction.
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