We Buy Houses With Tenants And Squatters Inside.
Common Challenges Of Unwanted Tenants or Squatters in Florida.
- Tenants not paying rent or breaking the lease
- Squatters in a vacant or inherited property
- Property damage or hoarding issues
- You’re done being a landlord
- Don’t want to deal with evictions or legal headaches
If you’re dealing with tenants who stopped paying, people who refuse to leave, or squatters occupying your property, you’re not alone. Florida landlords face these issues every day. The good news is Florida gives you strong legal options to remove problem occupants, but the process still takes time and can get complicated fast. Two Cup House has experience in the area of bad tenants and squatters, and we wanted give some insight on dealing with this issue and how we help.
Here are the essential points a Florida homeowner needs to understand when a tenant stops paying rent. These are the facts that cut through the confusion.
1. Nonpayment is the fastest legal path to eviction
In Florida, nonpayment is the simplest eviction case.
A proper 3 day notice is all you need to begin the process.
2. Accepting partial rent resets the clock
Even twenty dollars can restart the timeline.
Once you accept any money, the law sees it as “continuing the lease”, which strengthens the tenant’s position.
3. You cannot shut off utilities, lock them out, or force them out
Doing any of that is illegal and can cost you thousands in penalties.
Every step has to go through the legal process.
4. A tenant who doesn’t pay usually won’t suddenly start again
Once they stop, they’re testing how long they can stay.
The longer you wait, the more damage and unpaid months stack up.
5. You can file for eviction as soon as the 3 day notice expires
No need to argue or negotiate.
If they don’t pay in the 3 day window, you can file.
6. Courts move quickly when the case is clean
Nonpayment cases are straightforward.
If the paperwork is correct and the tenant has no solid defense, the judge usually moves fast.
7. You will likely not recover past rent or damages
Even if the judge awards you money, collecting it from someone who already couldn’t pay is almost impossible.
8. The longer they stay, the worse the property usually becomes
Unpaid tenants rarely treat the home well.
Damages, trash, unauthorized guests, pets, and utilities problems tend to get worse over time.
9. You can sell the property with the tenant still inside
If you don’t want to deal with the eviction or repairs, you can sell the home as is to a cash buyer.
They take over the problem and you walk away clean.
10. Tenants who refuse to pay almost always know the eviction system
They often know the process better than most owners.
They know how to delay, stall, or file motions to slow the case
Squatters Have Fewer Rights
A squatter is someone living in a property without permission, without a lease, and without any legal right to be there. Because they have no contract and no established landlord tenant relationship, removing a squatter is usually faster than removing a tenant who has legal protections.
Tenants are covered under Florida’s landlord tenant laws, which require formal notices, specific timelines, and due process in court. Squatters don’t get those protections, which means owners can often remove them through trespass, unlawful detainer, or a simplified court process that moves much quicker.
How Two Cup House Helps Homeowners
- You can sell the home as is with the occupant still inside
- We take over the eviction, removal, or legal process so you don’t have to
- No repairs, no cleaning, no showings, no delays
- We handle properties with major damage or long term nonpaying tenants
- We close on your schedule, even on tight timelines
- We give you a quick, certain exit from a stressful situation
- You walk away clean, without dealing with the tenant or squatter again