Landlord: If the landlord is not listed on the deed as the owner; then they must be named as the lessor in the lease, the landlord may sue for eviction in its own name. Section 83.43(3) of the Florida Statutes defines “landlord” as the owner or lessor of a dwelling unit. Just like the owner, however, the landlord must hire a lawyer if it’s a business entity and not a natural person.