Complaint for Eviction – Pinellas County Florida

The document is a “Complaint for Eviction” form from the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida. It is used by a plaintiff, typically a landlord, to initiate legal proceedings for evicting a tenant from real property located in Pinellas, Florida. The “Complaint for Eviction” form outlines the necessary details for the case, including the identity of the plaintiff and defendant, the description of the property, the rental agreement (whether oral or written), and the amount of rent, which is due weekly, monthly, or on another agreed basis. It also details the defendant’s failure to pay rent and the plaintiff’s subsequent action to demand rent or possession through a formal notice. The form includes sections for attaching copies of the rental agreement and the notice served to the defendant. The complaint concludes with a demand for judgment for possession of the property against the defendant.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fill out this form using for Pinellas County eviction process:

Case Information

• UCN (Uniform Case Number): Enter the uniform case number if available.
• Case No.: Fill in the case number assigned by the court.

Party Information

• Plaintiff(s): Enter the full legal name(s) of the landlord(s) or property owner(s) filing the eviction.
• Defendant(s): Enter the full legal name(s) of the tenant(s) being evicted.

Property Description

• Describe the property from which eviction is sought. Include full address and any relevant property identifiers.

Rental Agreement

• Type of Agreement: Check whether the agreement is oral or written.
• Rent Amount: Enter the agreed monthly, weekly, or other periodic rent amount.
• Payment Frequency: Indicate how often rent is paid (weekly, monthly, etc.).

• A copy of the written agreement: If there is a written rental agreement, attach it as Exhibit “A”.

Non-Payment of Rent

• Months Not Paid: List the months for which rent has not been paid.
• Amount Due: Enter the total amount of unpaid rent.

Notice of Eviction

• Notice Date: Enter the date the notice to pay rent or vacate was given to the tenant.
• Details of Notice: Briefly describe the contents of the notice.
• A copy of the notice: Attach a copy of the eviction notice served to the tenant as Exhibit “B”.

Signature and Contact Information

• Signature: The plaintiff or their legal representative must sign the form.
• Print Name: Print the name of the person signing the form.
• Address, City, State, Zip Code: Provide complete address details.
• Telephone: Enter a contact phone number.

Additional Information

• Check any additional options applicable to your case (e.g., whether the rental agreement was oral or written, specific terms about rent payments not covered elsewhere).

Filing and Approval

• Approved for use under rule 10-2.1(a) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar: Confirm that the form complies with local rules.
• The Florida Bar 2010 Telephone Address: Optionally, provide contact details for the Florida Bar if assistance was used.

Ensure all information provided is accurate and complete. Once filled out, file the form with the county court in Pinellas County to proceed with the eviction.