Quick Answers
- What "same-day" means here: you can speak with Kelley, Grant & Tanis and get your case moving today. Call during business hours at 1 (877) 871-8300.
- What it does not mean: you cannot legally remove a tenant the same day. Anyone promising that is describing an illegal lockout.
- What can happen today: a consultation, a review or drafting of your notice, and a file ready to submit the moment the notice period runs.
- Speed comes from accuracy: the fastest evictions have a clean notice and solid proof of service, not corners cut.
- Real timeline: about 4 to 5 weeks for an uncontested case once it is filed.
- Do not self-help: changing locks or cutting utilities to act faster backfires and can cost you far more than the rent.
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What "Same-Day" Actually Means
If you are searching for same-day eviction help, you want to feel like you are finally doing something. Here is the honest version: you can get in front of Kelley, Grant & Tanis today and start the process today. What you cannot do is have the tenant out today. Florida law simply does not allow it, and a same-day removal is the textbook illegal lockout. The good news is that the part you can do today is also the part that decides how fast the rest goes.
What Kelley, Grant & Tanis Can Do for You Today
A same-day consultation puts the urgent, useful steps in motion right away:
- Talk through your situation with Kelley, Grant & Tanis during business hours and get a straight answer on your options.
- Review or draft your notice. They can check the notice you already served, or draft and serve a proper one for $80.
- Get your file ready. Pull together the lease, payment ledger, and tenant information so the case can be filed the instant the notice period ends.
- See your real timeline. Know what to actually expect, instead of guessing.
Why You Cannot, and Should Not, Evict the Same Day
Florida prohibits self-help eviction. Under Florida Statute 83.59, a landlord can recover possession only through the courts, and under Florida Statute 83.67, locking a tenant out, shutting off utilities, or removing their belongings exposes you to damages of actual losses or three months' rent, whichever is greater, plus the tenant's attorney's fees. The urgency is real, but the shortcut turns you into the defendant. For the full picture, see why you cannot change the locks on your tenant.
Where the Real Speed Comes From
The fastest legal eviction is the one that never bounces. Most delay does not come from the court being slow; it comes from a defective notice, such as demanding the wrong amount under Florida Statute 83.56(3), a miscounted notice period, or weak proof of service. A same-day consultation buys you the one thing that genuinely saves weeks: getting the front end right the first time. After that, Florida's expedited summary procedure and the court-registry rule (Florida Statute 83.60) move the case along.
When Same-Day Help Matters Most
Some situations make every day count, and they are exactly the ones where a same-day consultation pays off:
- Nonpayment you want to act on now, so the notice clock starts today rather than next week.
- A lease that ended and the tenant will not leave, where holdover rules and possible double rent apply. See what to do when a tenant will not leave after the lease ends.
- Property damage, threats, or a unit at risk, where you need the correct legal pressure applied fast.
- A misstep already made, such as an informal lockout attempt, that needs to be corrected before it becomes a bigger problem.
When people search "same-day eviction," what they usually want is relief after weeks of a tenant not paying. The fastest thing you can actually do today is not the removal; it is locking in a correct notice and a filing-ready file so that not a single day is lost to a fixable error. That is what a same-day consultation delivers, and it is worth far more than any promise to move faster than the law allows.
The trap is that urgency pushes landlords toward the one thing guaranteed to slow them down: self-help. A lockout or a utility shutoff can turn a four-week case into a months-long fight in which you are now defending a claim. Channel the urgency into the legal clock, not around it.
What It Costs
An uncontested residential eviction carries a flat $295 attorney fee, with an all-in cost of about $530 for one tenant once the filing fee, summons, and process server are included. Having Kelley, Grant & Tanis draft and serve your notice is $80. For the full breakdown, see how much a Florida eviction costs.
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Kelley, Grant & Tanis has handled more than 35,000 eviction cases across Florida. Call 1 (877) 871-8300 during business hours or request a consultation. If your tenant has stopped paying, see what to do next, and to start a residential case now, begin your eviction online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a same-day eviction consultation in Florida?
Yes. You can call Kelley, Grant & Tanis during business hours to speak about your situation the same day, have your notice reviewed or drafted, and get your file ready to submit. The consultation and the case setup can happen today, even though the eviction itself follows Florida's legal timeline.
Can a lawyer get my tenant out the same day?
No. No one can legally remove a tenant the same day. Florida requires a court process, and only the sheriff can carry out a removal after a judgment and a writ of possession. Anyone promising a same-day removal is describing an illegal lockout, which exposes the landlord to serious damages.
What can be done today to start my eviction?
Today you can have a consultation, get your notice reviewed or properly drafted and served, and assemble your file (lease, payment ledger, and tenant information) so the case can be filed the moment the notice period ends. Doing these correctly now is what keeps the rest of the case on the fastest possible track.
Why can't I just remove the tenant myself today?
Florida prohibits self-help eviction under Florida Statute 83.59. Changing locks, shutting off utilities, or removing belongings violates Florida Statute 83.67 and can make you liable for actual damages or three months' rent, whichever is greater, plus the tenant's attorney's fees. The court process is the only lawful path, and it is faster than fixing a wrongful lockout.
What is the fastest way to legally evict a tenant in Florida?
The fastest path is a correct notice and clean proof of service from the start, followed by prompt filing once the notice period runs. Florida's summary procedure is already expedited, and the court-registry rule means many contested cases still default quickly. Most delay comes from avoidable errors, so getting the front end right is the real accelerator.
How fast can the eviction actually be filed?
Filing happens once the notice period has run. For nonpayment that is three business days after the notice is served, excluding weekends and holidays. If your file is ready, Kelley, Grant & Tanis can file as soon as that period ends, with an uncontested case typically taking about 4 to 5 weeks from filing to removal.
How much does it cost to start an eviction?
An uncontested residential eviction carries a flat $295 attorney fee, with an all-in cost of about $530 for one tenant including the filing fee, summons, and process server. Having Kelley, Grant & Tanis draft and serve your notice is an additional $80. Contested and commercial matters are quoted separately.
The tenant is causing damage right now, what can I do today?
Document everything and contact Kelley, Grant & Tanis today rather than acting on your own. Even with ongoing damage, you cannot lock the tenant out or force them out without a court order. A same-day consultation lets them identify the fastest lawful action for your situation and start it immediately.