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    Sep 11, 2007, 05:42 AM
    Tenant default
    I gave the tenant a letter of default in rent following Florida State statutes. The three days past and she did not pay the rent. Can I change the locks or is there a process to reclaim my property.
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    Sep 11, 2007, 06:57 AM
    No, you need to go through a formal eviction process. The court has to order the eviction and you need to hire a sheriff to remove her before you can change the locks.
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    Sep 11, 2007, 07:45 AM
    Could you specify the default and the wording of the lease that has been violated?

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    Sep 11, 2007, 07:53 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by spencemark
    I gave the tennant a letter of default in rent following Florida State statutes.
    Hello spence:

    If you read that far, keep reading. It'll tell you exactly what you need to do.

    excon
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