Determine nature of action: type of notice to send to terminate tenancy

[ ] non-payment of rent
Issue/review 3 day notice
Determine/Collect fee
Did tenant tender rent?
[ ] full amount: case closed
[ ] partial: issue new 3-day or reject and file complaint
[ ] no: File complaint non payment of rent

[ ] Lease violation
[ ] curable: issue 7 day notice to comply
[ ] complied in 7 days: case closed
[ ] not complied: file complaint lease violation

[ ] incurable: issue 7 day notice of lease termination
[ ] tenant moved out in 7 days: case closed
[ ] tenant in possession: file complaint incurable lease violation

[ ] Notice non-renewal. Verify notice correct. File complaint possession attach notice.

[ ] Holdover: file complaint for possession

[ ] determine when summons served, log default date. If in Dade prepare non-military affidavit and affidavit of non-receipt of payment to file with default motion.

[ ] Prepare default package for filing.
On 5th day, confirm no rent paid directly. Check with clerk no responsive pleading / money deposited in the court registry.

[ ] Responsive pleading filed, but no money in court registry.
Verify no allegation rent already paid with supporting documentation, or no 7 day notice to perform repairs served on Landlord prior to issuance of notice terminating tenancy. If not file motion to strike / default package.

If yes: file responsive pleading / set hearing date.

[ ] verify service of writ of possession / tenant out.

[ ] Motion for damages.

[ ] disposition of security deposit

[ ] Stipulated settlement:
Determine amount due, amount tenant to pay immediately, length of payments.

Prepare stipulation.
Have parties sign
Submit to court. Also motion to vacate order of possession/quash writ if necessary.
Upon receipt of settlement order, close file.

Filing procedures:
3 days: usually served by landlord. Can use process server $25.00. Courier, have them sign a copy first and keep it.

Complaints: File in person or 3rd party process server can pick up from you and file for you.

Motions: file in person or by courier.