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• What steps do I need to take to evict a tenant? Instructions and forms are available on our website, https://putnamclerk.com/form...
• I have been served with a summons for eviction, what do I do next? There are instructions listed on your summons.  If you should have any further qu...
• How can I file an eviction without a name? You cannot.  All court proceedings, including evictions, require the first and la...
• What is the next step after a default is issued? The default is forwarded to the Judge for further direction.  ...
• What is the next step after a 5-day summons is served? This information is provided in the eviction packets on our website, https://putn...
• What is my next step in the eviction process once the Judge signs the Order? The Clerk's Office will issue a writ of possession and forward it the Sheriff's O...
• How can I request a Writ of Possession in my eviction case? A writ of possession is not requested for by the plaintiff.  It is created by the...
• 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...
• The evicted tenants have left their possessions at my property, what do I do? You will need to research the Abandoned Property Law Florida Statute, Chapter 715...
• How can I evict a family member? The process for eviction is the same for family and non-family members.   ...
• If the tenant is active-duty military, do we still use the non-military affidavit? Yes.  You may also review this form in the evction packet forms on our website, h...
• Can I get an eviction removed from my background? No, those are not able to be expunged....
• 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/....
• Can I dismiss an eviction case that I filed? Yes, you can dismiss your case prior to an order being signed by filing a Notice ...
• 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...
• There is a bankruptcy filed by the tenant(s) in my eviction case and the case got closed. What can I do as landlord? We cannot give you legal advice.  You may want to seek advice from legal counsel....
• If someone writes a bad check for rent and it is being processed at the State Attorneys Office, do I have to wait for the amount of days (7) to pass before I can begin the eviction process? No, you can begin the process any time. ...
• 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 ...