Attorney: An attorney licensed to practice law in Florida may file any eviction case, whether for unpaid rent or other lease violations. Aside from property managers in uncontested cases, nonlawyers cannot represent landlords in court. Rule 10-2.1(c) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar defines “nonlawyer” as including members of bars from other states. Thus, out-of-state or foreign lawyers must seek permission to appear pro hac vice (“for this turn”) in a Florida eviction.