Evicting a commercial tenant is a complex legal process that requires careful adherence to Florida state laws. For landlords, navigating these laws is essential to protect their property rights while avoiding costly legal missteps. The lease agreement that a tenant...
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When might property damage warrant an eviction?
People who own real property may decide to rent it out to others to monetize their resources. In theory, a residential rental agreement is beneficial for both the landlord and the tenant. The tenant obtains stable housing with minimal maintenance obligations. The...
Can commercial tenants hold rent in escrow over property issues?
Landlords receive rent in exchange for providing a space for a tenant to occupy. Both residential and commercial landlords typically have some degree of maintenance responsibility for rented properties. In commercial leases, it is common for landlords to divide...
Maintenance clauses can cause commercial tenancy disputes
Tenants who are negotiating a commercial lease are often eager to keep their costs as low as possible. They may negotiate specific terms with a landlord in the hopes of keeping monthly payments low and limiting their long-term liability should their company fail or...
3 reasons for commercial convictions in Florida
As a commercial landlord with a bad tenant, you probably feel like it’s within your rights to simply throw the tenant out. And perhaps that should be within your rights, but the law tries to protect both tenants and landlords from abuse of lese and rental agreements....
How Florida landlords must handle security deposits
Being a landlord is both financially rewarding and risky. On the one hand, you have a steady source of income. On the other, you may land bad tenants who cause lots of trouble or costly damage. One way to protect yourself against potential expenses is by requiring a...
A property management agreement sets terms, responsibilities
Let us say you purchased a condominium building and are about to become a landlord for the first time. The property management agreement you use sets terms and responsibilities for your legal protection, and your tenants clearly understand what they sign. Here are...
What you should know when investing in Florida real estate
Florida has the fourth-highest gross domestic product (GDP) of any state in the country, with thriving tourism, aerospace, health care and international banking industries. Therefore, people who have money to invest in real estate can make a considerable profit if...
What are your primary responsibilities as a commercial landlord?
As a commercial landlord in Florida, your duties and responsibilities typically involve far more than just finding tenants and collecting rent each month. While leasing commercial properties to renters can prove to be highly profitable, doing so can also expose you to...
When can landlords legally enter units unannounced?
Landlords in Florida need to remain on the right side of the law. Lawmakers in the state recently moved forward with legislation to require landlords to give tenants at least three months of notice before raising the rent. Additional provisions are on the table to...