Eviction Defense Legal Steps

Summary

Janelle from Jacksonville, Florida, is facing eviction from her fathers home. Her father, who is under long-term care due to a brain aneurysm, has a power of attorney who is not maintaining the property and may be exploiting the situation. Janelle should file a Motion to Stay/Eviction Defense, contact Adult Protective Services to investigate potential elder abuse, and consult an attorney specializing in elder law or family law. A template for the Motion to Stay was provided, along with contact information for the Duval County Courthouse.

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Can you please help me with a template or help direct me and writing the letters for emotion to stay
Certainly, Janelle. Here's a template for filing a Motion to Stay/Eviction Defense:
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**[Your Name]**
**[Your Address]**
**[City, State, ZIP Code]**
**[Email Address]**
**[Phone Number]**
**[Date]**
**[Clerk of the Court]**
**Duval County Courthouse**
*** W Adams St**
**Jacksonville, FL ***
**Re: Motion to Stay Eviction**
**Case No: [Your Case Number]**
Dear [Clerk of the Court],
I, [Your Name], am writing to formally request a Motion to Stay Eviction regarding the property located at [Your Address].
~Duval County Courthouse
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL *
Website: www.duvalclerk.com

**Background:**
- My father, [Father’s Name], owns the property and was admitted to the hospital on January 5th due to a brain aneurysm. He is under long-term care.
- A bartender, [Bartender’s Name], who has somehow obtained power