Evicting a Tenant in Doral, Florida
How to evict a tenant in Doral, FL. Florida Statute § 83.56 process, considerations for foreign-owned LLC properties and corporate rentals, and Miami-Dade Clerk filing details.
About Doral's rental market
Doral is one of Miami-Dade's fastest-growing cities — newer construction dominates, with a heavy mix of mid-rise and high-rise condos plus gated single-family communities. The rental market is unusually international: many properties are owned by foreign investors through LLCs, and many tenants are corporate or executive renters from Latin American companies operating near Doral's commercial core. This creates two distinct eviction profiles: absentee-owner cases requiring attorney representation, and corporate-tenant cases where the named lessee is itself an entity.
Major neighborhoods
Doral Cay · Vintage Estates · Doral Park · Trump National · Doral Lakes
Common eviction scenarios in Doral
Corporate-leased property with an LLC tenant of record
Many Doral leases are signed by a corporate entity (LLC, Inc., S.A.) rather than an individual. Your eviction must name the correct entity, exactly as it appears on the lease, and serve the entity through its registered agent. A defective caption gets the case dismissed at the Clerk.
Foreign-owned investment property with the landlord abroad
Doral has a high concentration of foreign-owned investment properties. If you (the landlord) are abroad and your property is owned by an LLC, you must use a Florida-licensed attorney to file. Plan ahead so the Sheriff service and any court appearance are handled by your local agent.
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Doral does not have its own tenant ordinances in force. Florida HB 1417 (effective July 1, 2023) preempted all city- and county-level tenant protection ordinances under Fla. Stat. § 83.425. Read more about HB 1417 preemption.
The eviction process is the same as the rest of Miami-Dade
Notice requirements, filing courthouse, fees, and Sheriff service are identical across all of Miami-Dade County under Florida Statutes Chapter 83.
- · Filing courthouse: Miami-Dade County Civil Courthouse, 73 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33130
- · Standard filing fee: $185 (residential summary procedure)
- · Each additional defendant: $10
- · Sheriff service per address: ~$40
Doral-specific FAQ
My Doral property is owned by an LLC. Can I evict pro se?
No. Under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.040, LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and trusts must be represented by a Florida-licensed attorney in court — they cannot file pro se. Only individual sole-owner landlords may represent themselves.
My Doral tenant is a foreign company. Does that affect the eviction?
Procedurally, no — the Florida eviction process applies regardless of the tenant's nationality. Practically, service can be more complex: the entity must be served at its registered agent in Florida if it has one, or you may need to serve internationally under the Hague Convention rules. Your attorney will advise.
Are Doral's newer construction buildings different procedurally?
No — newer buildings follow the same Florida Statute Ch. 83 eviction process. They may have more sophisticated HOAs and clearer documentation, which often makes evictions slightly cleaner administratively.
My Doral lease is corporate housing under 30 days. Does that matter?
Yes. Florida classifies tenancies under 30 days as transient occupancy (typically governed by hotel/motel rules under Fla. Stat. Ch. 509 rather than Ch. 83). The eviction process for transient occupants is materially different — verify the lease classification before serving any notice.
Other Miami-Dade cities we cover
The same Florida statute applies countywide, but property types and rental markets vary.
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