The Governor of Florida signed House Bill 469 into law effective July 1, 2020, modifying the execution requirements for a landlord and tenant to enter into an enforceable lease. Generally, Section 689.01 of the Florida Statutes requires that any instrument transferring an interest in real property for a term of more than 1 year be “by instrument in writing,
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One of the quirky aspects of Florida’s sales tax system is the enduring tax on commercial rents. While Florida is the only state that still taxes commercial rents, there is some good news for 2020. Section 212.031 of the Florida Statutes has been amended to reduce the applicable sales tax rate from 5.7% to 5.5% on rent payments received for occupancy periods beginning on or after January 1,
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Eric CruzSome of the most common questions received by our firm relate to landlord and tenant responsibilities in connection with the maintenance and repair of residential rental property. Although the lease governing the relationship between each landlord and tenant must be reviewed and analyzed in order to make a final determination as to each party’s responsibilities,
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Eric CruzA situation faced by many today and the reason for many recent calls to our office is when tenants renting residential property have just been served with a foreclosure complaint and summons. Many ask themselves why they are even a named defendant in a case based on a debt that does not relate to them.
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