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Client Story | FRLS Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivor Wrongly Disqualified from Public Housing Due to Abuser‑Caused Damages

20 février 2026 · LSC,VOCA,Client Story,News Releases,Housing Rights

A survivor of domestic violence and resident of Section 8 housing was living with her ex...

Florida Lease Violations: Curable vs. Non-Curable Issues

19 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Housing Law,Eviction,News Releases

(FLORIDA)- Some lease violations can be corrected, such as removing an unauthorized pet. Others,...

Client Story | FRLS Attorneys Keep Landlord Accountable to Terms of Stipulation

18 février 2026 · LSC,Tenants Rights,Housing Law,Client Story,News Releases

In a previous case, our client entered into a stipulation with the landlord. A stipulation is a...

Eviction for Nonpayment of Rent in Florida: What Tenants Should Know

17 février 2026 · LSC,Eviction,Housing Rights,Housing Law,News Releases

(FLORIDA)- If the eviction is for unpaid rent, tenants usually must deposit the rent they agree...

Filing an Answer in a Florida Eviction Case: Why Five Days Matter

13 février 2026 · Housing Rights,LSC,Eviction,News Releases,Housing Law

(FLORIDA)- Once served, Florida tenants usually have five business days to file a written Answer...

Client Story | Couple on the Brink of Eviction Before FRLS Stepped in to Help

12 février 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,LSC,Housing Law,Tenants Rights

Our clients came to us after receiving an eviction complaint in a private landlord‑tenant case....

What Happens After an Eviction Notice in Florida?

11 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Eviction,News Releases,Housing Law

(FLORIDA)- Receiving an eviction notice does not mean you must leave immediately. If you do not...

Client Story | FRLS Negotiated Settlement to Keep Client Housed After Lien Foreclosure Action

10 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Law,Housing Rights,Client Story,News Releases

Our client needed legal assistance after a lien foreclosure action had been filed against her....

Florida Evictions Step One: Understanding Written Notices

9 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Tenants Rights,News Releases,Eviction

(FLORIDA)- Before a Florida landlord can file an eviction case, they must give you written notice...

Client Story | Long-Time Tenant Faced with Eviction with Nowhere to Go

6 février 2026 · LSC,Client Story,News Releases,Tenants Rights,Housing Law

Our client, a long-time tenant in a family-owned duplex, was served with eviction papers and...

Can a Florida Landlord Force You Out Without Court? The Answer Is No

5 février 2026 · LSC,News Releases,Housing Rights,Housing Law,Tenants Rights

(FLORIDA)- In Florida, a landlord cannot legally force you out of your home without following the...

Client Story | FRLS Defends Section 8 Tenant After False Claims Threaten Family Stability

4 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Tenants Rights,News Releases,Client Story

A single mother received a notice from her landlord of three years stating that her upcoming...

Your Rental Agreement in Florida: Why It Doesn’t Have to Be in Writing

3 février 2026 · LSC,Housing Rights,Housing Law,Tenants Rights,News Releases

(FLORIDA)- When you move into a rental home or employer-provided housing in Florida, you enter...

Client Story | Father of Two Avoids Eviction and Saves Thousands Thanks to FRLS

2 février 2026 · Housing Rights,Housing Law,Client Story,News Releases,Tenants Rights

Our client, a father of two, had been struggling to pay the rent for his family home over several...

Client Story | Single Mother Reaches out to FRLS for Representation in Paternity Case

29 janvier 2026 · VOCA,News Releases,Family Law,Family Protection,Client Story

In 2024, family law accounted for the second highest number of cases handled at FRLS, 73% of...

Education Rights: Legal Aid for Families

28 janvier 2026 · FFLA,LSC,Family Law,Education Legal Aid,News Releases

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS) helps families with education matters. Low-income...

Client Story | How FRLS Helped a Domestic Violence Survivor Recover Owed Payments

27 janvier 2026 · Client Story,News Releases,Family Law,VOCA,Civil Law

After finalizing their divorce, our client and her ex-husband were navigating the in-and-outs of...

Victim of a Crime Act (VOCA): Justice Without Barriers

26 janvier 2026 · VOCA,Family Protection,Family Law,News Releases

With funding from the Victim of a Crime Act (VOCA) program, FRLS helps survivors of crime access...

What to Expect When Filing for a Domestic Violence Injunction

23 janvier 2026 · Family Protection,News Releases,FFLA,VOCA,LSC

Step One: Filing the Petition You can file a petition for injunction for protection at your...

Bankruptcy Protection in Divorce Cases

22 janvier 2026 · News Releases,LSC,Consumer Law,Family Law

Divorce often brings financial challenges, especially when debts are shared. Bankruptcy...

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