FLA Evictions represents landlords in Fort Lauderdale residential and commercial eviction matters. Led by Alejandro L. Sixto, Esq. Start by phone or online intake.
FLA Evictions is led by its owner, Alejandro L. Sixto, Esq., of Sixto & Associates, P.A. We represent landlords, property owners, and property managers in eviction and possession matters throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.
Attorney Sixto oversees legal representation. Frank Jimenez and Lazaro Picallo coordinate intake, documents, and case updates. Verify Florida Bar No. 0653756 by searching Bar number 653756 in the directory.
Fort Lauderdale properties are served through Broward County Court. We review the property location and the court's filing-assignment requirements before submitting the case electronically. See the Broward Clerk's eviction information and our Broward eviction services.
We assist owners of apartments, condominiums, single-family rentals, and commercial space in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas, Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Riverside Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. Each matter starts with the lease, occupancy history, and available records.
Before sending your documents, review Florida landlord notice resources and flat-fee scope and separate cost components. English and Spanish assistance is available; see información para propietarios de Broward.
Residential nonpayment of rent. For residential nonpayment, we review the rent demand, service, and deadline under Florida Statute 83.56. The three-day period excludes the day of delivery, Saturdays, Sundays, and court-observed holidays. Filing follows expiration of the applicable notice period and confirmation that the case is ready. Lease terms, housing programs, and service methods may require additional review.
Notice review and corrections. A notice error can delay a case and may require correction. For residential cases covered by Florida Statute 83.60(1)(a), the landlord must have an opportunity to cure notice or pleading deficiencies before dismissal. Tell us about any payment received or dispute over the amount demanded before filing.
Holdover tenants and lease violations. We review fixed-term expiration, renewal provisions, periodic tenancies, and any required termination or cure notice. Section 83.57 addresses tenancies without a specific duration; it is not the notice rule for every expired lease.
Condo and HOA rentals. Send association notices, occupancy restrictions, and related communications with your lease. We assess how those issues affect the possession matter and identify any additional work that needs separate authorization.
Commercial eviction. For retail, office, warehouse, and other commercial properties, we review the lease alongside Chapter 83, Part I. Residential notice rules should not be assumed to apply. We check any contractual notice, service, and cure requirements before filing.
Occupants without a written lease. An oral tenancy may still create a landlord-tenant relationship. We review how the occupant entered and whether rent was paid before deciding whether eviction, unlawful detainer, or another possession process applies.
Timing depends on notice compliance, service, the tenant's response, court scheduling, and any contested issues. We provide a case-specific estimate after reviewing your documents. A filing date, judgment date, or lockout date cannot be guaranteed.
The usual sequence is document and notice review, filing after the required notice period, service of the summons and complaint, any response or hearing, and judgment. If the court awards possession, the clerk issues a writ for the sheriff. Under Florida Statute 83.62, the sheriff restores possession after posting the required 24-hour notice; scheduling may add time.
In residential possession cases, Florida Statute 83.60(2) generally requires a tenant raising defenses other than payment to deposit rent into the court registry or timely file a supported motion to determine rent. The initial deadline is five days after service, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The payment defense, rent-determination motions, subsidies, and court orders can affect the analysis. We review the docket and applicable requirements before requesting a default or other relief.
There is no fixed completion date. Timing depends on the notice, service, tenant responses, court scheduling, and sheriff scheduling. We give a case-specific estimate after reviewing your documents. Final judgment does not itself mean the sheriff has returned possession.
Eviction actions for Fort Lauderdale properties are filed in Broward County Court. We review the property location and applicable court assignment before filing electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Yes. We represent LLCs, corporations, and individual owners in landlord eviction matters. Provide the exact ownership name, lease, and any management authorization so the attorney can confirm the proper plaintiff and representation requirements.
Our residential and commercial eviction representation is offered at a flat fee from filing through final judgment, including motions and hearings within that matter. No hourly billing. Request a written breakdown of court filing, summons, and service costs before hiring us. Notice preparation and posting are one separate service. Sheriff/writ work is one separate service and charge. Work beyond the agreed scope is separately confirmed in writing. Final judgment and return of possession are separate milestones.
Yes. We serve landlords throughout Fort Lauderdale, including downtown, Las Olas, Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Riverside Park, Tarpon River, Coral Ridge, Imperial Point, and Melrose Park, as well as nearby Broward communities.
Alejandro L. Sixto, Esq., Florida Bar No. 0653756, oversees legal representation. Frank Jimenez and Lazaro Picallo manage client services and daily operations at FLA Evictions. See our team page for their roles and a link to the Florida Bar Lawyer Directory.
Yes. You can begin by phone or online intake and provide documents by email. Owners outside Florida can start remotely for a property in our service area. The attorney will explain any hearing attendance or other case-specific requirements.
Start with the property address, owner and tenant names, lease if available, rent records, notices and proof of service, and relevant communications. Tell us about recent payments, rent subsidies, association issues, and any existing court case or deadlines.
Start with your lease, notices, and available rent records. Complete the online intake or call (954) 625-9124. You can begin remotely. We confirm the service scope and fees for your matter. English and Spanish assistance is available.
Send the lease, a rent ledger showing payments and the balance claimed, any notice already delivered, and proof of service. Tell us about an existing case or approaching court deadline. The attorney reviews the documents and explains the appropriate next step.
Need a notice first? Request notice preparation and posting for a separate fee. Ready for case review? Submit your property and tenancy information.
For public court information, visit the Broward Clerk of Courts. Learn who provides your legal representation and review our Broward eviction services.
Organize your request around the property and the current stage of the matter. You can begin an intake with the records you have; tell us what is missing.
Property and parties: Include the complete street and unit address, exact owner or entity name, tenant names, lease and amendments. Identify whether the property is residential, commercial or assisted housing, and whether anyone claims an ownership interest.
Payments and notices: Provide payment history, the notice itself and proof of any delivery already completed. If you are still preparing a notice, review our residential nonpayment notice guide and identify the documents you want reviewed.
Condo or association records: Include any association correspondence relevant to the occupancy or alleged violation.
Remote owner or property manager: Identify the person coordinating documents and updates, along with the owner or entity named in the lease.
Existing court case: Include the case number, filed documents and any upcoming hearing or deadline. These facts guide case review—not a generic city-specific deadline.
Send your Fort Lauderdale property details · Broward County filing resources · Ayuda en español
Review eviction fee scope and separate cost components, the notice resources, and the difference between eviction and unlawful detainer before sending your documents.
For Spanish-language assistance, visit Broward en español or Miami-Dade en español.