Rule text
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, A. B., sues defendant, C.D., and alleges:
1. This is an action to recover possession of real property in County, Florida, under chapter 82 and section 51.011, Florida Statutes.
2. Plaintiff is entitled to possession of the following real property in said county:
(insert the legal description and the street address of the real property, including unit number if applicable)
3. Plaintiff is entitled to possession of the real property based on 1 of the following grounds. Plaintiff is: (choose a or b.) a. the owner of the real property; or b. otherwise entitled to possession of the real property (and briefly state the reason why).
4. Defendant came into possession of the real property by 1 of the following methods: (choose a, b, or c.) a. Unlawful Detention. Defendant is in possession of the real property without consent of a person entitled to possession or after consent was withdrawn on.....(date that consent was withdrawn)...... b. Forcible Entry. Defendant entered into and took possession of the real property with force, in a manner that was not peaceable, easy, or open, even if the entry was authorized by a person entitled to possession of the real property. c. Unlawful Entry. Defendant entered into and is in possession of the real property when the entry was not authorized by law or without consent of a person entitled to possession of the real property.
WHEREFORE plaintiff demands judgment for possession of the real property and damages against defendant.
NOTE: This form cannot be used for residential tenancies.