FORM 5 COMPLAINT FOR LANDLORD TO EVICT TENANTS FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT FORM 5A - COMPLAINT FOR LANDLORD TO EVICT TENANTS FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT AND TO RECOVER PAST DUE RENT Form 5 should be used if only eviction of the tenants is sought. Form 5A should be used to evict the tenants and recover damages (past due rent). American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 2 IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. (insert case number assigned by Clerk of the Court) , (Insert name of Landlord) Plaintiff, vs. COMPLAINT FOR EVICTION AND DAMAGES , (Insert name of Tenant) Defendant. / Plaintiff, sues Defendant, and alleges: (insert name of Landlord) ( insert name of Tenant) COUNT I Tenant Eviction 1. This is an action to evict a tenant from real property in County, Florida. (insert county in which the rental property is located) 2. Plaintiff owns the following described real property in said County: . (insert legal or street description of rental property including, if ap plicable, unit number) 3. Defendant has possession of the property under a/an (oral/written) agreement to pay rent of $ payable . (insert rental amount) (insert ter ms of rental payments, i.e., weekly, monthly, etc.)A copy of the written agreement, if any, is attached as Exhibit A. Approved for use under rule 10-2.l(a) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar The Florida Bar 1993 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 3 4. Defendant failed to pay the rent due ,20 . (insert date o f payment Tenant has failed to make) 5. Plaintiff served Defendant with a notice on ,20 ,to pay the (insert date of notice) rent or deliver possession but Defendant refuses to do either. A copy o f the notice is attached as Exhibit "B." WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for possession of the property aga inst Defendant. COUNT II Damages 6. This is an action for damages that do not exceed $15,000. 7. Plaintiff restates those allegations contained in paragraphs 1 throug h 5 above. 8. Defendant owes Plaintiff $ that is due with interest (insert pa st due rent amount) since , 20 . (insert date of last rental payment tenant failed to make) WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for damages against Defendant. Landlords Name Address Telephone Number This form was completed with the assistance of: Name: Address: Telephone Number: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 4 IN THE COUNTY COURT, IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO. (insert case number assigned by Clerk of the Court) , (Insert name of Landlord) Plaintiff, vs. COMPLAINT FOR EVICTION , (Insert name of Tenant) Defendant. / Plaintiff, sues Defendant, and alleges: (insert name of Landlord) (in sert name of Tenant) 1. This is an action to evict a tenant from real property in County, Florida. (insert county in which the rental property is located) 2. Plaintiff owns the following described real property in said County: . (insert legal or street description of rental property including, if ap plicable, unit number) 3. Defendant has possession of the property under a/an (oral/written) agreement to pay rent of $ payable . (insert rental amount) (insert te rms of rental payments, i.e., weekly, monthly, etc.)A copy of the written agreement, if any, is attached as Exhibit A. 4. Defendant failed to pay the rent due , (insert date of payment Tenant has failed to make) 20 . Approved for use under rule 10-2.l(a) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar The Florida Bar 1993 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com>>>> 5 5. Plaintiff served Defendant with a notice on , 20 .to pay the (insert date of notice) rent or deliver possession but Defendant refuses to do either. A copy of the notice is attached as Exhibit "B." WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for possession against Defendant. Signature Name of Landlord/Property Manager (Circle one) Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number This form was completed with the assistance of: Name: Address: Telephone Number: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com