Florida Eviction Costs

Our standard $500 attorney’s fee applies to a qualifying, uncontested residential nonpayment eviction. Most routine nonpayment evictions stay within that flat-fee structure. Additional fees may apply if the case requires legal work beyond the standard uncontested process.

Common situations where pricing may change include:

• The tenant files a response or contested answer 
• The tenant raises defenses or disputes the eviction 
• The tenant deposits rent into the court registry 
• The tenant is represented by an attorney 
• The court schedules a hearing or mediation 
• The parties need a written settlement agreement or stipulation 
• The case involves counterclaims, bankruptcy, appeals, emergency filings, multiple hearings, or unusual procedural disputes 

In most routine contested matters, additional work is handled with a minimum additional retainer, usually starting at $250 if the tenant is not represented by an attorney, or $500 if the tenant is represented by an attorney.

These minimum retainers are designed to cover most routine contested eviction issues, including attorney review, case strategy, custom filings, responses, motions, hearing preparation, settlement discussions, mediation preparation, and related communication with the client. In most cases where one of these retainers is required, the matter does not move into hourly billing.

Hourly fees are reserved for unusual, extended, or highly contested matters that require work beyond the normal contested eviction process. If hourly work becomes necessary, our rates are $300 per hour for attorney time and $125 per hour for paralegal time.

Start the eviction online and we will review the information you provide. If you need legal advice before filing, you may also schedule a paid eviction call.