Showing ordinances that apply to South Patrick Shores, FL
South Patrick Shores is an unincorporated community (population 6,496) in Brevard County, Florida. Because South Patrick Shores is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Brevard County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The just cause eviction rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Brevard County follows FL Chapter 83 (Residential Landlord-Tenant Act). No just-cause eviction requirement in Florida. 15-day notice for month-to-month non-renewal; 3-day for nonpayment. Self-help eviction illegal.
Brevard County follows Florida Statute Chapter 83 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Florida does NOT require just-cause for eviction or lease non-renewal. Notice requirements: 15 days for termination of month-to-month tenancy (FL §83.57(3)); 3-day notice to pay rent or quit for nonpayment (FL §83.56(3)) - excludes weekends and holidays; 7-day notice for curable lease violations; 7-day unconditional quit for serious violations. Fixed-term leases end on termination date without notice required (though many leases contractually require 30-60 days). Retaliatory eviction after tenant complaint prohibited under FL §83.64. Self-help eviction (lockouts, utility shutoffs, property removal) illegal under FL §83.67 with statutory damages of 3 months' rent + actual damages + attorney fees.
Illegal self-help eviction: tenant recovers 3 months' rent + damages + attorney fees (FL §83.67). Retaliatory eviction: similar penalties under FL §83.64. Improper notice: eviction case dismissed and landlord pays court costs.
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