Many have been faced with difficult decisions related to which bills to pay on time, which to pay late, and in some cases, not pay them at all. As of August 6th, 2020, the Federal Gov’t has not taken action on continuing eviction moratoriums. In addition, Florida’s specific moratorium has changed (Read the Tampa Bay Times article here).

Fortunately, JALA (Jacksonville Area Legal Aid) an organization where St. Augustine Law Group Attorney Richard Brooks often volunteers, has developed a tool to aid Floridians whom may be now facing eviction prepare a response.

While it does not, nor cannot, replace a real live attorney, this tool is a great resource to many individuals in need. It can be found at www.FloridaEvictionHelp.org.

By filling out the form provided, you will be able to generate a legal response to an eviction action against you that should assist you in avoiding a default judgement for failure to supply an adequate answer to the action.