Can I fight an eviction that claims I did not pay the rent?

You can defend against eviction for these reasons:

You never got the 3-Day Notice
The amount in the Notice was not right
The Notice had incorrect dates or was for an amount that was not rent

Even if you can defend, you must deposit your rent due with the Clerk of Court. If you do not, you will likely lose your case without going to court.

Free Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues

Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available!

The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system.

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Need information about available Family Law forms and the legal process?

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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Free Tax Preparation 2023

January 31 - April 13, 2023

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

Free tax preparation available to Tampa Bay area residents!

Campbell Park Legal Clinic

Typically, every Monday 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and every Wednesday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Location

Pinellas

The Campbell Park Legal Clinic is a free program that provides housing and family law advice and assistance to residents in St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County).