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Fla. Stat. § 82.01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Forcible entry” means entering into and taking possession of real property with force, in a manner that is not peaceable, easy, or open, even if such entry is authorized by a person entitled to possession of the real property and the possess…
Fla. Stat. § 82.02 Applicability
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(1) This chapter does not apply to residential tenancies under part II of chapter 83.(2) This chapter does not apply to the possession of real property under chapter 513 or chapter 723.History.—s. 2, ch. 1630, 1868; RS 1688; GS 2153; RGS 3457; CGL 5310; s. 33, ch. 67-254; s. 13, …
Fla. Stat. § 82.03 Remedies
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(1) A person entitled to possession of real property, including constructive possession by a record titleholder, has a cause of action against a person who obtained possession of that real property by forcible entry, unlawful entry, or unlawful detention and may recover possessio…
Fla. Stat. § 82.035 Remedy for unlawful detention by a transient occupant of residential property; recovery of transient occupant’s personal belongings
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(1) As used in this section, the term “transient occupant” means a person whose residency in real property intended for residential use has occurred for a brief length of time, is not pursuant to a lease, and whose occupancy was intended as transient in nature.(a) Factors that es…