The 17th Judicial Circuit has issued an administrative order reopening residential eviction proceedings in Broward County starting June 3, 2020. The provisions of this AO apply to any residential eviction case based on non-payment filed on or after March 27, 2020, and shall automatically expire on July 28, 2020, unless amended.
Eviction Orders: Florida’s Local, State and Federal Moratoriums
Various orders have been issued by Federal, State and Local Government authorities concerning evictions. This article summarizes the various laws and executive orders as they apply to Florida property owners.
Change the Responsible Party with the IRS
When you apply for an employer identification number (EIN) you, or the person applying, needs to provide the “tax responsible party” contact information consisting of a name, phone number and business address. Things change over time. People come and people go. There are numerous reasons to need to update this information. Updating used to be a cumbersome process of writing …
Due Diligence for that Assignment of Lease
A portion of our practice includes business transactions and frequently involves buying and selling businesses and other asset sales which include the assignment of a leasehold interest. In fact, for many businesses the leasehold interest (the lease) is one of the most valuable assets being sold. Everyone assumes that if the asset sale involves the conveyance of real property then a title search …
Wait…That’s Not My Signature!: The Need For Specific Denials
A person’s signature can hold tremendous power. The buying and selling of corporations are finalized with signatures. Wars are waged and alliances are created with just a stroke of a pen. In today’s world of rapid technological advancements, the importance given to one’s signature has remained incredibly high. Whatever the reason for this, one thing is clear. A person’s signature …