Florida Abandoned Property: Landlord Checklist

1. Confirm you may remove propertyOnly after surrender, abandonment, the last tenant's death or a lawful eviction (s. 83.67(5)).
2. Test the abandonment presumptionAbsent half a rent period, rent not current, no written notice of absence (s. 83.59(3)(c)).
3. Check the lease for a waiverA 715.104 waiver in the lease needs the statutory legend printed or stamped on it (s. 83.67(5)).
4. Photograph and list every itemDescribe the property well enough for the owner to identify it (s. 715.104).
5. Notify the tenant and other ownersSend to the former tenant and anyone you reasonably believe owns the property (s. 715.104).

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