1. There is a commercial lease agreement in place (written or oral).
2. The tenant has violated the lease, such as:
   • Nonpayment of rent
   • Holding over after lease expiration
   • Breach of lease terms (e.g., unauthorized use or subletting)
3. You want to regain possession of the property only, without asking the court for unpaid rent or other damages.

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• Full names and business names of both landlord and tenant
• Commercial property address and description (e.g., unit number, suite)
• Start and end dates of lease
• Monthly rent amount and due date
• Date of last payment or breach of lease

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• Nonpayment of rent (if applicable)
• Lease expiration or termination
• Violation of lease terms (explain in complaint)
• Attach copy of written lease (if available)

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• 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (for nonpayment of rent)
• 15-Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy (if month-to-month or non-renewal)
• Notice of Default/Lease Violation (if lease requires written notice for breaches)

Proper service required: personal delivery, posting at premises, or certified mail (per lease and Florida law).

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• Complaint for Eviction (Commercial, Possession Only)
• Summons – Eviction (issued to each named business and individual tenant)
• Non-Military Affidavit (for any named individual tenant)
• Copy of Lease Agreement (if written)
• Copy of Notice Served (e.g., 3-day or 15-day notice)
• Proof of Service of Notice

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• Filing fee for commercial eviction: ~$185 (varies slightly by county)
• Summons issuance fee: ~$10 per defendant
• Service of process: ~$40–$75 per defendant (sheriff or private process server)
• Writ of Possession (if granted): ~$90

No damages = no small claims or money judgment process required

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1. Court issues summons → must be served on tenant (business & individual if both named)
2. Tenant has 5 business days to file a response
3. If no response, you may file:
   • Motion for Default Judgment for Possession
   • Proposed Final Judgment
   • Request Writ of Possession
4. Sheriff will post 24-hour notice and return to enforce removal
5. Change locks only after writ is served by sheriff

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• Do not lock out or remove tenant’s property without a court-issued writ
• If tenant vacates before court action, you may voluntarily dismiss the case
• You may still file a separate lawsuit for unpaid rent or damages later, if needed
• Ensure compliance with any notice and cure provisions in the lease