Secured party’s right to take possession after default.
F.S. 679.609
in effect(1)
After default, a secured party:
(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):
(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: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter679/AllFetched: 7/8/2026