Tenants fight evictions – even after governor’s order

WFTS ABC Action News Taking Action ReporterJackie Callaway found that even though Florida’s governor suspended evictions during the pandemic, that hasn’t stopped Tampa Bay area landlords from trying to kick renters to the curb.

You can’t send notices for eviction [...] That’s my comment for landlords throughout the state of Florida.”

Martin Lawyer

Attorney, Fair Housing

Tenants fight evictions, even after governor’s order

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