(1) Sections 715.10–715.111 apply to all tenancies to which part I or part II of chapter 83 are applicable, and to tenancies after a writ of possession has been issued pursuant to s. 723.062.

   (2) Sections 715.10–715.111 provide an optional procedure for the disposition of personal property which remains on the premises after a tenancy has terminated or expired and the premises have been vacated by the tenant through eviction, surrender, abandonment, or otherwise.

   (3) Sections 715.10–715.111 do not apply to property which exists for the purpose of providing utility services and is owned by a utility, whether or not such property is actually in operation to provide such utility services.

   (4) If the requirements of ss. 715.10–715.111 are not satisfied, nothing in ss. 715.10–715.111 affects the rights and liabilities of the landlord, the former tenant, or any other person.

s. 11, ch. 83-151; s. 4, ch. 2003-263.