How long does an eviction in Florida take following a three-day notice?

In Florida, it can take about three weeks to settle an eviction lawsuit against a tenant who neither pays the rent nor vacates the property after receiving a three-day notice, as Evict.com states. Delays, such as a tenant who decides to fight the lawsuit, may necessitate additional time.

A landlord who plans to present an eviction case in court without an attorney needs to know how to acquire and utilize proper legal forms and must follow correct procedures. For example, until a judge rules that the landlord can take possession of the property, the landlord is not allowed to change locks or shut off utilities, according to Nolo.