For a landlord, the hardest part of an eviction isn’t always the legal process — it’s the unit you get back afterward. When a North Miami landlord regained possession of a rental left full of belongings, every day it stayed that way was a day of lost rent. Once they had legal clearance to act, we turned it from abandoned to rent-ready. Here’s how an eviction cleanout in North Miami works, done the right way.
First: Possession Has to Be Legal
Before any cleanout starts, the legal side has to be complete. In Florida, a landlord can’t remove a tenant or their belongings on their own — only the sheriff can enforce a court-ordered writ of possession. The sheriff posts the writ at the property, the tenant has 24 hours to vacate, and only then is the unit legally back in the landlord’s hands.
How a tenant’s leftover personal property must be handled afterward is specific, and it’s governed by Florida law and the sheriff’s instructions — not by what’s convenient. This is where your eviction attorney or the sheriff’s office tells you exactly what’s allowed. We don’t give legal advice, and we don’t start until you confirm you have legal possession and the green light to clear the unit. Once you do, the slow part is over and the fast part begins.
The Job: Abandoned to Rent-Ready
This North Miami unit held everything a hurried departure leaves behind: furniture in every room, a mattress and bed frames, clothing and boxes, a kitchen full of dishes and small appliances, and bagged trash throughout. The landlord, with possession secured and clearance to proceed, needed it empty and ready to show — yesterday.
We cleared the entire unit within 48 hours of getting the go-ahead. Crew in, everything out, floors swept, unit ready for paint and make-ready. Usable furniture and household goods were sorted for donation; the rest was recycled or disposed of properly.
Why Speed Matters Here
A vacant rental earns nothing. Every day between regaining possession and relisting is rent you’ll never recover, which is why eviction cleanouts are all about turnaround. The faster the unit is clear, the faster it’s painted, shown, and leased. We build these jobs for speed precisely because we know what the delay costs you — it’s the same urgency behind our property manager junk removal and apartment cleanout services.
What an Eviction Cleanout Costs
Pricing is by volume, since how much a departed tenant leaves varies wildly. A typical unit lands in the quarter- to half-load range ($175 to $550); a heavily packed unit can run a full load. You get a firm quote before we start, and for landlords and managers with recurring needs, we set up an ongoing relationship so the next turnaround is one phone call.
North Miami Landlords: We’ll Handle the Cleanout
1866 Junk Be Gone has helped South Florida landlords reclaim their rentals for 22 years. Licensed Miami-Dade waste hauler #17079, fully insured, fast turnaround across North Miami and the surrounding area, donation and recycling included. We move quickly once you’re cleared to go — no surprise fees, just a clear quote and a rent-ready unit.
Call (305) 634-2749 for a free quote, or book online. Available 7am–7pm, 7 days a week.