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• I have been served with a summons for eviction, what do I do next? There are instructions listed on your summons or you may want to seek legal couns...
• How can I file an eviction without a name? You cannot.  All court proceedings, including evictions, require the first and la...
• How can I get permission to return to my residence/home to retrieve the remainder of my belongings/property after being evicted? Unfortunately, we cannot give legal advice.  You may want to seek counsel to help...
• Did the Judge answer my request for a hold on my eviction? You may check the case for a response at https://www.civitekflorida.com/ocrs/coun...
• If an order is entered in an eviction case, can we read the order to the plaintiff/defendant? Yes, we can read the order as written but we are not able to interpret the order....
• When the summons is served in an eviction case when does the 5 business days to respond begin? The next business day (the day after being served) will count as day 1. ...
• I want to pay my rent. What types of payment do you take? Rent in an eviction case is paid into the court registry, therefore we are only a...
• Can I request past due rent or damages after an order or final judgment of removal of tenant has been entered? There is a section related to damages on the complaint in our eviction packets on...
• I am a tenant who is being evicted. Do I have any rights? We cannot advise you of your rights.  You  may want to seek advice from legal cou...
• What is an unlawful detainer? Unlawful Detainer is a county court lawsuit, filed pursuant to Florida Statute Ch...
• Can I get an emergency eviction? Evictions are not done on an emergency basis.  You may want to seek advice from l...
• How do I evict someone and also claim damages to my property or house? Please review the eviction packet on our website, https://putnamclerk.com/forms/....
• What forms do I need to file a commercial eviction? Does the Clerk's Office have forms for commercial evictions? We, at the Clerk's Office, cannot advise you as to which forms are necessary for ...
• Can I file a complaint against my landlord? How much will it cost? What will be the possible outcome if I file? We, at the Clerk's Office, cannot give legal advice.  You may wish to seek advice...
• What is the difference between an eviction, unlawful detainer and ejectment? An eviction, governed by FS Chapter 83, is used when there is landlord/tenant rel...
• I was evicted, how long will that stay on my record? Evictions and judgments can stay on your public rental record for seven years or ...