Category Archives: Landlord Tenant Litigation
Florida Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Commercial Landlord in Eviction Case
On December 18th, 2019, the Fourth District Court of Appeals for the State of Florida ruled in favor of a commercial landlord in a complex eviction case. The landlord in question, which faced a claim of wrongful eviction, was seeking to recover damages through a third party guarantor. In Gulfstream Park Racing Association v…. Read More »
Miami Beach Restaurant Locked in Dispute With Landlord
According to reporting from the Daily Business Review, a commercial landlord has filed a lawsuit against the Miami Beach-based Monty’s Sunset restaurant. The landlord, which recently took over the building in which the tenant is located, alleges that the restaurant is substantially behind on its rental payments and that it has breached a contract… Read More »
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Laws in Florida: The Three-Day Notice and Right to Cure
If a commercial tenant commits a monetary violation of the lease—typically meaning that they failed to make rent payments on time—that is generally considered to be good cause for eviction. That being said, there are strict rules and regulations that govern evictions in Florida. Commercial landlords must understand their rights and responsibilities under Florida… Read More »
Landlord-Tenant Lawyers Allege that Residents are Being Improperly Evicted from Trailer Park in North Florida
According to reporting from the Pensacola News Journal, a collection of landlord-tenant attorneys who are representing a group of tenants at the Flamingo Park trailer park are alleging that the landlord violated Florida law. The tenants, who are mostly lower income retirees, are scheduled to be evicted in June. Below, our West Palm Beach… Read More »
Proposed Legislation: Florida Lawmakers Consider Additional Rights for ‘Renters’
According to reporting from the Orlando Weekly, a pair of Florida lawmakers are set to introduce a new bill that would create additional legal rights for renters in the state. In a press release, State Senator José Javier Rodríguez and State Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith announced several proposed reforms to the state’s landlord-tenant laws…. Read More »
Four Mistakes Commercial Landlords Must Avoid When Dealing With Tenants Who Owe Rent
If you have a tenant in a commercial space and they have fallen behind on their rent obligations, it could cause you or your business significant financial damage. Beyond that, it is also frustrating to deal with a commercial tenant who is still operating but is not paying. At this time, it is crucial… Read More »
Miami Area Mall Faces Class Action Lawsuit from Commercial Tenants
According to reporting from the Daily Business Review, several commercial tenants have filed a class action lawsuit against Miami Mall of the Americas. The lawsuit alleges that the portion of the Fountainbleau, FL mall that contains mostly smaller businesses is being neglected so that the landlord can focus all its resources on keeping the… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Rules In Favor of Landlord: This Case Shows Why You Need a Well-Drafted Lease
On August 8th, 2018, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of a commercial landlord in a complex lease renewal dispute. In the case of Jahangiri v. 1830 North Bayshore, the appeals court declined to uphold a renewal clause included within a commercial rental agreement on the grounds that it was not… Read More »
Airbnb Facing Illegal Sublease Lawsuit From Miami Landlord
On July 11th, 2018, Bloomberg News reported that the Airbnb, the prominent online marketplace and hospitality services company, will not be able to avoid a Florida-based illegal sublease lawsuit from Aimco, a real estate investment trust (REIT) operating as a landlord in South Florida. Over the past several years, Airbnb has disrupted the property… Read More »
Miami Beach Landlord Sued Over Maintenance Issues
According to reporting from the Daily Business Review, a Miami landlord is facing a lawsuit from two of his former tenants who are alleging that the landlord neglect forced them to deal with a large number of costly maintenance issues. In this article, our experienced Miami landlord tenant dispute lawyers explain the allegations being… Read More »