Fla. Stat. 679.609
Secured party’s right to take possession after default

(1)

After default, a secured party:May take possession of the collateral; andWithout removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor’s premises under s. 679.610.

(a)

May take possession of the collateral; and

(b)

Without removal, may render equipment unusable and dispose of collateral on a debtor’s premises under s. 679.610.

(2)

A secured party may proceed under subsection (1):Pursuant to judicial process; orWithout judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.

(a)

Pursuant to judicial process; or

(b)

Without judicial process, if it proceeds without breach of the peace.

(3)

If so agreed, and in any event after default, a secured party may require the debtor to assemble the collateral and make it available to the secured party at a place to be designated by the secured party which is reasonably convenient to both parties.

Source: Section 679.609 — Secured party’s right to take possession after default, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0679.­609 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 679.609. Secured party’s right to take possession after default's source at flsenate​.gov