Understand the next stage
Under section 83.62, after a residential possession judgment, the clerk issues a writ directing the sheriff to restore possession after 24 hours’ notice posted on the premises. Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays do not stop that 24-hour period. Confirm the actual status with counsel and the sheriff rather than treating entry of judgment as completed execution.
Coordinate the practical details
Identify the owner’s authorized representative, locksmith, access arrangements, and a contact available on the scheduled day. Ask what the sheriff requires locally. Do not make arrangements that depend on an unconfirmed execution time.
Address contents before the day arrives
Section 83.62 addresses personal property at or after execution of the residential writ. Have the firm review the applicable process, the judgment, the property involved, and site conditions. Do not assume the same approach applies to foreclosure, ejectment, commercial premises, or every abandoned-property situation.
Close the possession file carefully
Photograph the condition after lawful turnover, record keys and access devices, and preserve the final accounting materials. Notify contractors and management of the actual turnover. Only then confirm the premises are ready for inspection, repairs, or a new tenant.
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Sources & further reading
Section 83.62, Florida Statutes ↗Source links checked during preparation on November 4, 2026. Statutes, lease terms, court orders, and the facts of a particular matter must be reviewed together.
