Florida Eviction Summons — Residential is a legal document issued by a court in order to initiate the eviction process of a tenant from a residential property in the state of Florida. It is issued by the Clerk of Court and is served by the Sheriff or a process server. It consists of two documents, the Summons and the Complaint, and is the first step in the eviction process. The Summons informs the tenant of the allegations against them and the date and time of the eviction hearing; the Complaint outlines the reasons for the eviction and the legal grounds for it. There are two types of Florida Eviction Summons — Residential: Regular and Emergency. The Regular Eviction Summons is for tenants who have failed to adhere to the terms of their rental agreement or have otherwise violated the lease; the Emergency Eviction Summons is for tenants who have committed certain criminal acts or pose a threat to the safety of other tenants or the property.