{"id":5894,"date":"2026-11-01T21:27:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T21:27:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-commercial-eviction-lease-holdover-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T19:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T19:53:09","slug":"practice-areas-commercial-eviction-lease-holdover-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/commercial-property-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-commercial-eviction-lease-holdover-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Eviction Attorney Florida | Ayala Law PA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet and a clipboard marked &amp;quot;under review,&amp;quot; lit by morning light through open roll-up doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-photo.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Litigation | Tampa Bay Area<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Eviction Litigation for Tampa Bay Businesses<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on commercial lease and real estate disputes for landlords and tenants in Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Request a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Request a Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 7, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Commercial Eviction Attorney Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial eviction attorney Florida services help landlords recover nonresidential property when a tenant stops paying rent or stays after the lease ends. The case moves through a Florida court and can end with a writ of possession if the tenant does not leave. Ayala Law PA handles these disputes within its <a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/\">business litigation<\/a> practice for landlords and business owners in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/large-industrial-warehouse-with-cardboard-boxes-stacked-for-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A large warehouse interior with rows of stacked cardboard boxes on shelving for storage and shipping.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Commercial Eviction Attorney Florida Services: What the Case Covers<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial eviction is a court action to recover possession of nonresidential property from a tenant after a lease default or expiration.<\/p>\n<p>Part I of Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes applies to nonresidential tenancies and all tenancies not governed by part II of this chapter, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.001<\/a>. The lease itself sets much of the case. It covers rent, notice, cure periods and default terms.<\/p>\n<p>A lease holdover happens when a tenant stays in the space after the lease term ends, without a renewal or new agreement. Holdover cases often raise a separate money claim for the months the tenant stays.<\/p>\n<p>Read the default and notice sections first. They show what the court will look for and what your side must prove.<\/p>\n<p>We work with commercial landlords, property owners and business owners in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area. Commercial eviction often overlaps with real estate litigation and contract disputes. Related issues can be reviewed together.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Engagement Includes<\/h2>\n<p>Our work starts with the lease and the rent records. Then it moves to notices, the court filing and any tenant defenses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the lease, amendments, rent ledger, default or expiration notices and correspondence.<\/li>\n<li>Advice on pre-suit notices and demands, including whether the lease\u2019s notice requirements were met.<\/li>\n<li>Preparation and filing of the eviction complaint for possession, plus claims for unpaid or holdover rent where the facts support them.<\/li>\n<li>Responses to tenant defenses and counterclaims, such as notice defects, repair disputes and lease interpretation.<\/li>\n<li>Coordination of the hearing, judgment and writ of possession steps.<\/li>\n<li>Negotiated resolutions, such as a surrender agreement, a payment plan or an agreed move-out date, when they fit your goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida law lets a landlord demand double the monthly rent from a tenant who refuses to give up possession at the end of the lease. The demand is made under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.06.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.06<\/a>. The same section says rent contracts bear interest from the time rent is due.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105(7)<\/a>, if a contract allows attorney&#8217;s fees to a party that must take action to enforce it, the court may also allow reasonable attorney&#8217;s fees to the other party when that party prevails, whether as plaintiff or defendant, for contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Commercial Eviction Process Works in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial eviction usually moves through notice, filing, service, a response period, a hearing or judgment, and a writ of possession.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake.<\/strong> You send the lease, rent history, notices and tenant messages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assessment.<\/strong> We identify the grounds for possession, the notice rules under the lease and Chapter 83, and likely defenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing and service.<\/strong> An action shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property is located, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>. This rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response, hearing or default.<\/strong> The tenant may respond, and the case may move to a hearing and judgment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writ of possession.<\/strong> This is how the property is recovered if the tenant does not leave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Rent during the case matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.232.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.232<\/a>, in an action by a landlord that includes a claim for possession of real property, the tenant must pay into the court registry the amount alleged in the complaint as unpaid on or before the date the answer to the claim for possession is due, unless the tenant disputes that amount, in which case the amount the court determines must be paid on the day the court makes that determination. This applies unless the tenant has raised the defense of payment or satisfaction of the rent in the amount the complaint alleges as unpaid. If the tenant disputes the amount, the tenant must pay the amount the court determines into the court registry on the day the court makes that determination. The tenant must also pay into the court registry any rent that accrues during the case, when due. Even if the tenant has raised the defense of payment, the court may, in its discretion, order it to pay accruing rent into the registry. The court can extend these dates for good cause. A tenant who does not pay as ordered is deemed to have waived its defenses. The landlord can then get an immediate default for possession.<\/p>\n<p>Timing turns on the lease terms, the court\u2019s calendar and whether the tenant contests the case.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Commercial Eviction Situations We Handle<\/h2>\n<p>Most commercial eviction cases involve unpaid rent, a holdover after expiration, or a material lease violation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nonpayment of base rent, common area charges or other lease-required payments.<\/li>\n<li>A holdover after the lease expires, including a tenant who refuses to leave or claims an oral renewal.<\/li>\n<li>Material lease violations, such as unauthorized use, assignment or subletting, or failure to keep required insurance.<\/li>\n<li>A tenant defense that the landlord breached a repair or quiet enjoyment duty.<\/li>\n<li>An eviction tied to a broader contract dispute, where related claims may be handled together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many of these disputes turn on the rent ledger, so accuracy matters early. Claims can also overlap, and we review them together.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation, and commercial eviction matters are handled within that practice.<\/p>\n<p>Our lawyers handle commercial, contract, shareholder, construction, real estate and international trade disputes in Florida courts and arbitration. Lease questions often tie to contract and property issues, so we review them together.<\/p>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our support staff keeps filings, deadlines and client communication organized.<\/p>\n<p>We aim to keep you informed about the schedule, filings and decisions that need your input. We serve landlords and business owners in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Eviction in Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do residential eviction rules apply to commercial leases?<\/summary><p>The terms of a commercial lease can play a significant role in how a dispute is handled.<\/p><\/details><p><strong>Lock changes and removed property in commercial lease disputes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lock changes and the removal of a tenant\u2019s property are sensitive steps in a commercial lease dispute, and the specific facts and lease terms matter. Possession is pursued through the court process.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the tenant pays part of the rent during the case?<\/summary><p>How a partial payment is treated depends on the lease, the notice given and the amount in dispute.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Who pays the attorney\u2019s fees?<\/summary><p>Each side generally pays its own fees unless a contract or statute provides otherwise, under <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Price v. Tyler (Florida Supreme Court)<\/a>. Fees and costs depend on the scope of the matter. Court filing fees, process service and other third-party charges are separate, and we explain our fees and those costs in writing.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Should I wait for the lease to expire before acting?<\/summary><p>Timing turns on the lease language and notice requirements. Review should happen before the next notice or deadline.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet of disputed inventory and a clipboard marked &amp;quot;under review&amp;quot; in morning light.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Us About Your Lease Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a tenant has stopped paying or won\u2019t leave at lease end, the next step is a review of your lease and rent records.<\/p>\n<p>Call (305) 570-2208 or send a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">case evaluation request<\/a>. Describe the lease, the rent history and any notices you have sent or received.<\/p>\n<p>Some matters may be referred to another lawyer or law firm. Eduardo A. Maura is responsible for this page. Our office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Commercial Eviction Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lease-first review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial leases often differ from residential agreements. We start by reading the lease terms, notices and payment history that shape your dispute.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your property interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you own the property or run the business, we work to protect your rental income, your premises and your position under the lease.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prompt attention<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercial disputes can escalate quickly. We move with urgency so you understand your options early.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear, practical communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the case in plain language, with the business impact and likely next steps laid out so you can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Talk to Counsel Before You Act<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Contact Ayala Law PA<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Contact Ayala Law PA<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Commercial Lease Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nonpayment of rent<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over unpaid or partially paid rent, including how payments were applied and what notices were given under the lease.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holdover tenants<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Situations where a commercial tenant remains in the space after the lease has ended or been terminated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Landlord and tenant claims<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Litigation involving property owners and business tenants in Florida courts, including disputes over damages and lease obligations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Facing a commercial eviction or lease dispute? 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