In Florida, tenant evictions move very quickly through the courts. In many eviction cases it takes less than one month from the time the case is filed to the time that the sheriff’s office removes the tenants from the property.
Bankruptcy can help, but only if it is filed before the court enters the final judgment for possession for the landlord. Once the judgment for possession is entered a bankruptcy filing will not stop the sheriff from removing the tenants from the leased premises.
If an eviction is filed you should contact the office right away so that we can file the bankruptcy before an eviction judgment is entered against you. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy we can create time for you to catch up on the rent payments while you remain in your home. We can also cancel other debts for less than the account balance.
The Law Offices Of Todd S. Frankenthal helps financially distressed clients throughout South Florida. We have offices in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach.
