Fake Eviction Notices Issued to Miami-Dade Residents
- 100 Miami-Dade residents received fake eviction notices at a mobile home park.
- The notices were not legitimate and were only filed on August 5, despite the original set date for July 22.
- Miami-Dade County program confirms the notices were false.
MIAMI — A recent investigation by a Miami-Dade County program offering free legal services has revealed that eviction notices issued to approximately 100 residents of the Palm Lakes Mobile Home Park were not legitimate. The notices, originally set for residents to vacate by July 22, were only filed in court on August 5, raising concerns about the legality of the eviction process. Residents, including those with disabilities and caretakers of sick family members, expressed their gratitude for the legal assistance, as many could not afford to hire attorneys to contest the evictions. Carrie Feit, a senior attorney with the Community Justice Project, emphasized the importance of a proper court process in eviction cases. She noted that the property managers only filed for eviction after residents failed to leave voluntarily. The situation has been exacerbated by the poor living conditions at the mobile home park, where residents report issues such as irregular trash collection, flooding during rain, and sewage overflows. Despite these challenges, residents are determined to fight for their homes and demand improvements in their living conditions. Many have expressed feelings of despair, with one resident stating, "Everything burned, I have no place to go, I don't have anything." The timeline for when residents must vacate remains uncertain, as CBS News Miami reached out to property managers, who confirmed the park's closure but declined to comment further.