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How to File for Residential Eviction in Miami-Dade County

Original title: Evictions

eviction housing legal procedure Miami-Dade County

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The Frame

What this does

Landlords must follow specific legal filing procedures and pay mandatory fees to the Clerk of the Court and the Sheriff's Office to legally initiate an eviction process for non-payment of rent.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Landlords

They must adhere to specific filing requirements, pay fees, and submit notarized documentation to initiate an eviction.

Residential Tenants

They are the subjects of the eviction process and receive legal summons regarding non-payment of rent.

What changed

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What's next

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Key Facts

The initial filing fee for an eviction action is $185.
The Sheriff's fee for serving a Five-Day Summons is $40 per address.
A fee of $115 is required for the Writ of Possession process, payable to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff.
Landlords must provide three copies of a Three-Day Notice to the Clerk of the Court.
Landlords must provide one original and two copies of a Complaint for Removal of Tenant.
Landlords must provide one original and two copies of a Five-Day Summons.
A stamped envelope addressed to the defendant must be provided at filing.
If a tenant fails to respond within five days (excluding weekends and holidays), a Default Package is required.
The Default Package must include a notarized Affidavit of Non-Payment of Rent and a notarized Non-Military Affidavit.
Process papers are not accepted at the Court Services Bureau after 4:45 p.m.
Checks for the Writ of Possession must be from a Miami-Dade County banking institution with the landlord's name and address pre-printed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What forms do I need to start an eviction?

You need a Three-Day Notice, a Complaint for Removal of Tenant, and a Five-Day Summons, all available through the Clerk of the Court & Comptroller's Office.

How much does it cost to file for eviction?

The filing fee is $185, plus a $40 Sheriff's fee for each service of the summons.

What happens if the tenant does not respond to the summons?

If the tenant does not leave or respond within five business days, you must file a , which includes an Affidavit of Non-Payment, a , a Motion for Default, a Final Judgment, and a .

Summary

This guide outlines the official process and required documentation for landlords to initiate a residential eviction due to non-payment of rent in Miami-Dade County. It details the necessary forms, filing fees, and the steps required to serve tenants and obtain a default judgment.

Why It Matters

Landlords must follow specific legal filing procedures and pay mandatory fees to the Clerk of the Court and the Sheriff's Office to legally initiate an eviction process for non-payment of rent.