Category: Landlord-Tenant
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A Family’s Florida Homestead Saved: Just in Time for the Holidays
The legal practice area of real estate law touches on so many unique aspects. Because of this, and as a Florida Bar board certified real estate attorney, that means that I handle a number of diverse cases, all with unique challenges. However, few matters have been as emotionally charged, but ultimately rewarding, as the one…
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Florida Moratorium on Certain Residential Evictions and Single Family Mortgage Foreclosures Extended Until October 1, 2020
On August 31, 2020 Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, signed Executive Order 20-211. The effect of the August 31 Executive Order is simply to extend Executive Order 20-180 until 12:01 am on Thursday, October 1, 2020, which has the practical effect of suspending and tolling the following items until such date and time: Any statute providing…
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You Didn’t Get Served – Mattress One v. Sunshop Properties
I’m sure you all remember the 2004 smash hit and box office success, You Got Served. The film’s depth of plot is rivaled only by its extravagant choreography and magnificent soundtrack. Aside from its Oscar-worthy qualities, this film will stand, for eternity, as a cautionary tale of why one should never work for a drug…
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Commercial Landlords in Florida: Self Help is Not Allowed, Even if Lease Says So
If you are a commercial landlord in Florida, your written commercial lease agreement likely contains a provision stating something to the effect that, if your tenant is in default and has not timely cured such default, then you may terminate the tenancy, and be entitled to immediate possession of the premises. In enforcing such a…