Just cause eviction rules in Coral Gables, FL — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Coral Gables does not have a just-cause eviction ordinance. All evictions follow the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (FL Statute Chapter 83). Landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice without stating a reason. Fixed-term leases end at expiration.
Coral Gables has no local just-cause eviction ordinance. All evictions are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 83, Part II. For month-to-month tenancies, either party may terminate with at least 30 days written notice before the next rent due date. No reason is required. For fixed-term leases, the tenancy ends at lease expiration with no obligation to renew. For nonpayment of rent, landlords must serve a 3-day notice to pay or vacate. For lease violations other than nonpayment, a 7-day notice to cure is required. If the violation is not curable, a 7-day unconditional quit notice applies. All evictions must be filed through Miami-Dade County Court. Self-help evictions including changing locks, removing belongings, or shutting off utilities are illegal under FL Statute 83.67. Contact Code Enforcement at (305) 460-5216 for housing complaints.
Self-help evictions are illegal under FL Statute 83.67. Landlords who lock out tenants, remove belongings, or shut off utilities face liability for actual damages plus three months rent. Only a Miami-Dade County Court order can legally remove a tenant. Tenants may raise defenses including landlord failure to maintain premises.
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