In 2016, 2.3 million evictions were filed in the United States. That’s a rate of around 4 evictions every minute. Over the last couple of decades, incomes have remained relatively flat while housing costs have soared. Because those median asking rents have increased, not everyone can continue to afford the homes in which they reside. The causes…
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Landlords take several steps to ensure they aren’t out of pocket if a tenant stops paying. For example, you might take a deposit of two month’s rent to recover your losses if your tenant skips rent. In some cases, you may only take one. But what do you do if your evicted tenant still owes…
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The part of being a property manager that every property manager dreads: commercial tenant eviction. They signed a contract, they breached the contract in whatever way, and now you have to kick them out. Eviction isn’t fun for anybody, least of all you! You have rights, but so do they. There are strict laws and…
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No one wants to be evicted from their home. Whether you are a long term or short-term renter, one of the worst things that can happen to you and your family is to be served an eviction notice. If you think you might be evicted, or are being evicted, it is vital that you know…
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Committing to a commercial lease carries with a completely different level of liability. In comparison to a residential lease, it’s a whole other ball game. So when it comes to a commercial lease dispute, one can only imagine the level of complexity in trying to find a reasonable resolution. Learn more about the complex nature…
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Curious as to whether you should hire a litigation attorney for your landlord business? In some cities, as much as 90% of landlords have lawyers. And there are good reasons as to why. Having a landlord attorney provides expert advice, dispute resolution, lease enforcement, and more. Plus, having a lawyer to defend you when necessary provides…
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Has your tenant failed to pay rent? Did you find out that they are in violation of their lease or agreement? These are valid legal reasons for eviction, but you can’t merely boot them out. The eviction process in Florida requires all landlords to provide a minimum of a 3-day notice to tenants. It doesn’t…
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Business litigation lawyers are attorneys who handle business-related issues on behalf of governments and organizations. They play a major role in helping you pursue a business or a person that has harmed your business. Their services save you from potential monetary damages. If you are not sure whether you need to hire a commercial litigation…
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With brick-and-mortar retail businesses struggling, commercial landlords have a lot to worry about. A commercial landlord with a tenant who can no longer pay its rent faces a complicated eviction process. Florida rental laws can impact a landlord’s remedies if the landlord doesn’t conduct the eviction in the right way. Therefore, to limit loss of…
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The small family company can find itself at risk if legal action is brought against them. Smaller companies have shut down because they can’t afford to defend themselves or go after someone who has breached a contract. Then there is the opposite story. Large corporations often balk at the legal fees surrounding their multi-million-dollar legal…
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