Eviction Lists in Manatee County, FL

An eviction list for Manatee County, Florida is a prepared file of landlord-tenant filings from public county records, organized by property so investors, wholesalers, agents and landlord-side service providers can work it as a spreadsheet. ListCentral.US sells weekly and monthly CSV editions from $0.15 per record, and you can request a free sample first.

Manatee County eviction lists at a glance

Coverage: Manatee County, Florida (Twelfth Judicial Circuit).
Source: public county records, according to the product description.
Record fields: owner name and property address, owner mailing address, assessed value, parcel number, property type, plus additional eviction-specific fields.
Format: CSV, compatible with Excel and Google Sheets; see the data formats page.
Refresh: data updated daily; weekly files are refreshed by the close of Thursday.
Price: from $0.15 per record. Buy what you need, when you need it.
Sample: request a free sample.

What the Manatee County eviction list contains

The fields below come straight from the description on the current Manatee eviction listings. We list only what the description lists.

Owner name and property address
Owner mailing address
Property assessed value
Parcel number and property type
Additional fields specific to eviction data

The shape of this file matters. It is organized around the property and its owner, not around a person you would phone from a case caption. That makes it a natural fit for direct mail to owners and for cross-referencing by parcel number with other Manatee lists. The last bullet is deliberately vague in the description, so the free sample is the place to confirm which case-level columns appear in the edition you want.

Each edition is a dated period. Recent examples are a monthly file for June 2026 and a weekly file for June 22-28, 2026, both delivered as an instant digital download.

How eviction cases begin in Manatee County, Florida

Most of what follows is the state's landlord-tenant law, because Florida runs residential evictions under one statewide framework and then applies it in each county's court. The framework sits in Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes, and Part II covers residential tenancies. The county-specific layer is which court hears the case, who keeps the file and who carries out a judgment.

Step 1: the notice

Before any court filing, a landlord serves a written notice. For unpaid rent, Section 83.56 provides a notice demanding payment of rent or possession within three days. The Manatee Clerk's residential eviction packet adds that those three days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, and that the notice can be delivered by certified mail, by leaving a copy on the premises or by hand. For other lease violations the same section provides a notice giving the tenant seven days to fix the problem.

Step 2: the complaint in Manatee County Court

If the notice period passes without payment or a cure, the landlord may file for possession. Section 83.59 tells the landlord to file in the county court of the county where the premises sit, and it entitles the landlord to the summary procedure in Section 51.011. For a Manatee rental, that means the Manatee County Court. The county is part of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, which, according to the circuit's website, serves DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties and lists a Manatee County Judicial Center among its courthouses.

Manatee's Clerk of the Circuit Court, based in Bradenton, handles the paperwork. According to the Clerk's eviction packet, the landlord files the complaint with the Clerk, attaches the notice and any lease, and pays the filing fee listed on the Clerk's fee schedule. The Clerk then issues a residential eviction summons.

Step 3: service and the tenant's response

The packet says the summons can be served by the Sheriff or by a private process server, and that if the tenant cannot be served in person or by substitute service, the summons may be posted on the property, followed by a mailed notice from the Clerk. The tenant then has five days, excluding weekends and holidays, to answer. Section 83.60 adds a significant condition: where the claim is for unpaid rent, a tenant who wants to contest it must deposit the accrued rent in the court registry or ask the court to determine the rent, and failing to do so waives defenses other than payment.

Step 4: judgment and writ of possession

If the tenant does not respond, the packet explains that the Clerk can enter a default and a judge then reviews the file before signing a final judgment for possession. Under Section 83.62, the Clerk then issues a writ of possession directing the Sheriff to return the premises to the landlord after 24 hours' notice posted on the property. In Manatee County, the packet places the writ with the Sheriff's Civil Processing department.

Why this matters for a list

Every step leaves a trace in the court file: the complaint, the summons, any answer, a default, a judgment, a writ or a dismissal. A prepared list captures filings at one point in time. Because some cases settle or end without a judgment (the packet itself includes a step for filing a notice of dismissal when a case is resolved), a record tells you that a landlord-tenant dispute reached the court, not how it ended. Plan your research accordingly.

Note on sources: the Clerk's eviction packet we read is hosted on the Sheriff's website and carries a 2018 date, so forms, fees and phone numbers may have changed. The Clerk's own website blocks automated readers, so we treat it as the place to confirm current forms and fees rather than quoting it here.

Where Manatee County eviction records live, and what is free or paid

Florida's public records statute, Section 119.01, states that state, county and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. In practice, the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the court files, and its website offers an online case search covering the county's civil case types. Ask the Clerk, or check its public records pages, for what is viewable online, what needs a request and what the Clerk charges for copies. The packet also directs filers to the fee schedule on the Clerk's website, which is where filing and copy charges are posted.

Three practical points follow from this:

Searching is possible but slow for list-building. A case search is built for finding a known case, not for exporting every filing from last week.
Court files are not property files. A filing names parties and an address. To get an owner's mailing address, assessed value and parcel number you have to match it against separate property records. That matching step is what a prepared list does for you.
Some content may be restricted or fee-based. We could not read the Clerk's rules on this, so confirm with the Clerk instead of assuming.

Buying a prepared file saves time because the collection, matching and formatting are already done and you receive one spreadsheet for the period. It does not replace judgment. You still decide which records fit your strategy and you still verify before you act.

Who buys Manatee County eviction lists and how they use them

Eviction filings concern housing and often hardship, so it is worth being clear about who benefits from this data and how to use it well.

Investors who buy rentals. A landlord with an active dispute may be reconsidering a property. Investors who target small landlords use the owner mailing address and assessed value to decide whom to write to.
Landlord-side service providers. Property managers, tenant screening and rent-collection services, process servers and eviction-document providers market to landlords who are dealing with tenant issues.
Agents and wholesalers. Some work with owners of tenant-occupied homes who prefer a clean sale to continued management.

A simple workflow

Request the free sample and confirm the columns match your CRM import.
Download the period you want, either the latest weekly file or the monthly edition.
Remove duplicates by parcel number and keep one row per property.
Separate owners whose mailing address differs from the property address from owners who mail to the property itself.
Sort by assessed value and property type to match your buy box or service area.
Send a respectful mail piece first, and follow up only through channels you have cleared.
Log responses, then re-pull the next period and compare.

How to prioritise using only the fields in the file

Mailing address versus property address: a different mailing address suggests an owner who does not live at the property, which is common among landlords and is the main person-level filter the file supports.
Property type: keep the types your business actually handles.
Assessed value: use it as a rough size filter, not as a market value.
Parcel number: compare it against other Manatee files, such as code violation lists or pre-foreclosure lists. An owner who appears on several lists may be under more pressure than one who appears on a single list.

Eviction list pricing in Manatee County

Eviction lists are priced per record, from $0.15 per record. File price equals the number of records multiplied by the per-record rate. Four things can bring you to the from rate: a subscription (weekly or monthly), a bundle of several counties or list types (see combo deals), a larger file, and discount codes. Subscription prices are not listed here, so check the subscriptions page.

Recent Manatee County eviction listings:

Listing	Period	Records shown	Price shown
Monthly edition	June 2026	Not displayed	$2.00
Weekly edition	Jun 22-28, 2026	Not displayed	$2.00

These are dated examples, not guarantees. Because neither listing displays a record count, we do not divide the price to infer a per-record figure. Current prices and the latest editions are on the eviction records collection and in the Manatee County product search.

Worked example (illustration, not market data): if a file held 100 records at the from rate of $0.15, the file price would be 100 x $0.15 = $15.00. Add Standard skip tracing at $0.10 per record for the same 100 records and that add-on would be 100 x $0.10 = $10.00, while Premium at $0.15 per record would be $15.00. DNC scrubbing is available on request. See the skip tracing page for ordering.

Compliance and respectful outreach

This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to a Florida attorney about your own process.

Calls and texts. Federal telemarketing rules include the National Do Not Call Registry. The FTC states that sellers must synchronize their lists with an updated version of the registry at least every 31 days. Exemptions exist, so learn which one applies to you before you rely on it, and check Florida's own telephone solicitation rules as well.
Mail. Direct mail to owners is the simplest channel to start with for this kind of file. Keep your return address real and honor opt-out requests.
Fair housing. Do not treat people differently because of protected characteristics. Apply the same criteria to every record.
Be honest. Say who you are and what you want. Do not imply you are connected to the court or the landlord's attorney.
Remember the human side. Tenants in these files may be facing hardship, and landlords may be too. No pressure, no harassment, no contact with occupants about a purchase. If someone asks you to stop, stop.

Common mistakes with eviction lists

Treating a filing as proof of an eviction or of seller motivation.
Skipping the sample and discovering later that a column your CRM needs is missing.
Mailing every record without removing duplicate parcels.
Using assessed value as if it were market value.
Leaning on one list instead of comparing parcels across lists.
Calling or texting without checking suppression lists first.
Using stale files. Records change from period to period, so pull the next edition regularly.

Public records yourself versus a prepared file versus national platforms

Approach	Strength	Trade-off
Public records yourself	Direct from the Clerk; no purchase cost	Case-by-case searching; owner and parcel data must be matched separately
Prepared county file (ListCentral)	One CSV by period; property-level fields; per-record pricing; buy only the county you need	Fields depend on the edition, so check the sample
National subscription platforms	Many markets and tools in one login	Often a recurring plan that suits multi-state operators more than a single-county buyer

Eviction lists in Manatee County: frequently asked questions

How much does an eviction list cost in Manatee County, FL?

Eviction lists are priced per record, from $0.15 per record. The file price is the number of records multiplied by the per-record rate, and a subscription, a bundle of counties or list types, a larger file or a discount code can bring you to the from rate. The two most recent Manatee listings, June 2026, each show $2.00 with no record count displayed.

What is an eviction list?

An eviction list is a prepared file of properties tied to landlord-tenant filings drawn from public court records. Instead of searching case by case, you receive one spreadsheet you can sort, filter and import into a CRM. In Manatee County it is built from county-level public records and delivered as a CSV.

Where are eviction cases filed in Manatee County?

Florida's residential landlord-tenant statute directs the landlord to file for possession in the county court of the county where the rental is located. For a Manatee County rental that is the Manatee County Court, within the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Bradenton manages the court file.

Are eviction records public in Florida?

Florida's public records law declares that state, county and municipal records are open for personal inspection and copying by any person. Whether a particular court document is viewable online, restricted or subject to a copy fee is something the Clerk can confirm. Ask the Clerk before relying on a specific record.

What fields are in the Manatee County eviction list?

The product description lists owner name and property address, owner mailing address, property assessed value, parcel number and property type, plus additional fields specific to eviction data. It does not promise anything beyond that. Request the free sample to see the exact columns of the current file before you buy.

How often is the Manatee County eviction list updated?

ListCentral data is updated daily, and weekly files are refreshed by the close of Thursday. Eviction lists are published as weekly and monthly editions, so you can buy the period you need, when you need it. A recent weekly listing covered June 22-28, 2026, and a monthly one covered June 2026.

Can I get a free sample of the Manatee eviction list?

Yes. ListCentral keeps a free-samples page where you can request sample records before paying. A sample shows the real column layout and the type of property data in the file, which is the quickest way to decide whether the format fits your CRM, your mailing process and your criteria.

Is it legal to use an eviction list for marketing?

The records come from public court filings, and using public records for lawful marketing is common. What you do next is regulated: calling, texting, mailing and fair housing rules still apply. This is general information, not legal advice, so have a qualified Florida attorney review your outreach script and process.

Who is on an eviction list: the landlord or the tenant?

The product description is built around property data: owner name, owner mailing address, assessed value, parcel number and property type. That points to a property-first file, usually the landlord's side of a rental. Check the free sample to see exactly which party fields appear, and never assume more than the sample shows.

Does a filing mean the tenant was actually evicted?

No. A filing is the start of a court process. A case can end in a judgment for possession, a settlement, a dismissal or the tenant moving out. The Clerk's own eviction packet even includes a notice of dismissal for cases that settle. Treat each record as a signal to research, not as proof of an outcome.

What is the Florida eviction timeline for nonpayment of rent?

Under Section 83.56, a landlord first serves a three-day notice demanding rent or possession, excluding weekends and legal holidays. If it goes unpaid the landlord can file in county court. After service, the tenant generally has five days, excluding weekends and holidays, to respond. Timelines vary by case, so verify the current rules.

Can I add skip tracing to an eviction list?

Yes. Skip tracing is available as an add-on at $0.10 per record for Standard and $0.15 per record for Premium. Do-not-call scrubbing is available on request. See the skip tracing page for how to order, and run any phone or text campaign only after you have checked it against the rules that apply to you.

How do eviction lists differ from foreclosure or code violation lists?

An eviction list follows landlord-tenant filings, so it often points to rental properties and their owners. A foreclosure or pre-foreclosure list follows lender actions against a property, and a code violation list follows municipal enforcement. Investors can compare them by parcel number to find owners who appear on more than one list.

Can I buy eviction lists for more than one county?

Yes. ListCentral covers 2,000+ US counties, and bundles of several counties or list types are one of the ways to reach the from rate. Look at the combo deals page for bundles, or ask about a subscription if you want new weekly or monthly files delivered on a regular basis.

Sources

Florida Statutes, Chapter 83, Part II, Residential Tenancies: leg.state.fl.us, Chapter 83
Section 83.56, Termination of rental agreement: leg.state.fl.us
Section 83.59, Right of action for possession: leg.state.fl.us
Section 83.60, Defenses to action for rent or possession; procedure: leg.state.fl.us
Section 83.62, Restoration of possession to landlord: leg.state.fl.us
Section 119.01, General state policy on public records: leg.state.fl.us
Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, Residential Eviction Forms and Information (packet, 2018, on the Sheriff's site): Manatee County Sheriff document center
Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida: jud12.flcourts.org
FTC, Q&A for telemarketers about DNC provisions: ftc.gov

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