The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 82
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND UNLAWFUL DETAINER

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F.S. 82.01

82.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “Forcible entry” means entering into and taking possession of real property with force, in a manner that is not peaceable, easy, or open, even if such entry is authorized by a person entitled to possession of the real property and the possession is only temporary or applies only to a portion of the real property.

(2) “Real property” means land or any existing permanent or temporary building or structure thereon, and any attachments generally held out for the use of persons in possession of the real property.

(3) “Record titleholder” means a person who holds title to real property as evidenced by an instrument recorded in the public records of the county in which the real property is located.

(4) “Unlawful detention” means possessing real property, even if the possession is temporary or applies only to a portion of the real property, without the consent of a person entitled to possession of the real property or after the withdrawal of consent by such person.

(5) “Unlawful entry” means the entry into and possessing of real property, even if the possession is temporary or for a portion of the real property, when such entry is not authorized by law or consented to by a person entitled to possession of the real property.

History.—s. 1, ch. 1630, 1868; RS 1687; GS 2152; RGS 3456; CGL 5309; s. 33, ch. 67-254; s. 2, ch. 2018-94.

F.S. 82.01 on Google Scholar

F.S. 82.01 on Casetext

Amendments to 82.01

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 82.01

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 82.01.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE EL- ERIAN El- v. LLC,, 512 B.R. 391 (Bankr. D.D.C. 2014)

. . . See Powell on Real Property § 82.01[3] (Michael Allan Wolf ed.). . . .

In E. SHAVERS, B. J. Sr. N. A., 418 B.R. 589 (Bankr. S.D. Miss. 2009)

. . . Rohan, Powell on Real Properly § 82.01. . . . See Powell, supra at § 82.01. A. Chase v. . . .

In L. HOUSEY, W. v. As, 409 B.R. 611 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2009)

. . . Powell, Real Property § 82.01 [3], at 82-13 (M. Wolf ed.2000)). . . .

In AMERICA WEST AIRLINES, INC. El v., 217 F.3d 1161 (9th Cir. 2000)

. . . (In re Pointer), 952 F.2d 82, 87 (5th Cir.1992) (stating that the attachment of a tax lien under § 82.01 . . .

AMERICANA DUTCH HOTEL Co. v. McWILLIAMS,, 733 So. 2d 536 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . the first point, the E/C agree that the JCC correctly calculated the claimant’s compensation rate of $82.01 . . . The JCC arrived at this figure by adding the compensation rate, $82.01, and the amount of supplemental . . .

In MIDLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CORPORATION, MIDLAND CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, v. MIDLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CORPORATION,, 35 F.3d 164 (5th Cir. 1994)

. . . . § 82.01. . . .

G. BURTON, REPUBLICAN PARTY, T. v. J. SHEHEEN, A. E. T. Y. A. L. I. STATEWIDE REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE, v. A. CAMPBELL, Jr. I. BLANTON, A. E. Y. A. v. A. CAMPBELL, Jr., 793 F. Supp. 1329 (D.S.C. 1992)

. . . 51.67 54.34 50.28 -06.35 71.93 68.88 72.71 69.69 -17.52 60.26 57.71 63.07 60.35 -18.15 73.64 68.68 82.01 . . .

NORTH STAR HOTELS CORPORATION, v. MID- CITY HOTEL ASSOCIATES,, 680 F. Supp. 1307 (D. Minn. 1988)

. . . . § 82.01, subd. 4 (1971). . . .

BAY GULF LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. v. CHATEAU TOWER, INC., 484 So. 2d 613 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . Such a statutory construction would appear to preempt section 82.01, Florida Statutes (1983), which arguably . . .

W. CASEY, v. PALMER JOHNSON INCORPORATED,, 506 F. Supp. 1361 (E.D. Wis. 1981)

. . . Conway, supra, § 82.01. . . .

PITTS, v. CATES v. D. BUSBEE,, 536 F.2d 56 (5th Cir. 1976)

. . . such county: Tracts 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 77.01, 78.01, 79, 80, 82.01 . . .

W. HALES v. WINN- DIXIE STORES, INC., 500 F.2d 836 (4th Cir. 1974)

. . . See also 7 Moore’s Federal Practice § 82.01 [2] ; 12 Wright and Miller, Federal Practice and Procedure . . .

SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, a v. COUNTY OF DADE, a, 275 So. 2d 4 (Fla. 1973)

. . . analyzed by the same process used in the Weil-Ekeblad study and disclosed a median assessment ratio of 82.01% . . .

GAHAGAN, v. S. PATTERSON,, 316 F. Supp. 1099 (D. Minn. 1970)

. . . collection of compensation for the performance of any acts mentioned in Minnesota Statutes, Sections 82.01 . . . Minn.Stat.Ann. § 82.01(4). “Business opportunity broker. . . . Minn.Stat.Ann. § 82.01(6). . . .

SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY, a v. COUNTY OF DADE, a, 234 So. 2d 135 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1970)

. . . This study purportedly disclosed the level of assessment of real estate in Dade County to be 82.01% of . . .

JAMES S. BAKER IMPORTS CO. L. v. UNITED STATES,, 292 F. Supp. 1014 (Cust. Ct. 1968)

. . . In looking at the “Brussels Nomenclature,” we find a striking similarity between its heading No. 82.01 . . . Heading 82.01 reads as follows: 82.01 — HAND TOOLS, THE FOLLOWING: SPADES, SHOVELS, PICKS, HOES, FORKS . . .

S. Co. L. v., 61 Cust. Ct. 305 (Cust. Ct. 1968)

. . . In looking at the “Brussels Nomenclature,” we find a striking similarity between its heading No. 82.01 . . . Heading 82.01 reads as follows: 82.01 — HAND Tools, the FollowiNg: Spades, Shovels, Picks, Hoes, FoRks . . .

M. FLORO, v. N. PARKER E., 205 So. 2d 363 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1967)

. . . Sec. 82.01 F.S.A. et seq. are almost identical with the early English statutes. F.S. . . .

FLORIDA ATHLETIC HEALTH CLUB, a R. G. SMILEY, v. C. E. ROYCE AUDREY S. ROYCE,, 160 Fla. 27 (Fla. 1948)

. . . The applicable statutory provisions are as follows: “82.01. . . . (balance refers to forcible entry). (82.01, supra). — and, “No person who shall, without consent enter . . .

ROBERT KENNEDY, v. B. D. DeLONG,, 157 Fla. 15 (Fla. 1946)

. . . It appears that the proceedings there were had pursuant to F.S. of 1941, 82.01 et seq., upon a petition . . .