Using “self-help” as a means to evict commercial tenants is no longer acceptable and likely to result in a lawsuit against the commercial landlord. When a tenant fails to pay rent as it becomes due, breach appears to be undisputed. After all, paying rent is typically why the tenant is […]
This series has provided a high-level overview of various options and considerations available to lenders during the current uncertainty surrounding lending in the hospitality industry. It is without question that lending institutions will see significant changes as a result of COVID-19 and with the incoming presidential administration. The first-half of […]
The first half of this series evaluated options available to lenders prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. The second-half of this series has evaluated available options to lenders during the pendency of the foreclosure action. Since there are additional considerations for lenders dealing with lending to hotels, restaurants and […]
As discussed in parts 1-4 of this series, lenders have several options prior to instituting a commercial foreclosure action. Additionally, as briefly discussed in part 5 of this series, during the foreclosure action, lenders have options to try to preserve the value of the underlying collateral and to minimize further […]
Sometimes, foreclosure of a commercial property is the only option available to lenders and servicers to limit losses as a result of defaults on hotel and restaurant mortgages. Parts 1-4 of this series discussed pre-foreclosure options available to lenders dealing with hotel/restaurant mortgage defaults. This article provides a high-level overview […]
Parts 1-3 of this series explored alternative pre-foreclosure loss mitigation options for lenders including acceleration and enforcement of personal guarantees. This article explores Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, which governs the assignment of rents. Assignment of Rents under Section 697.07, Florida Statutes Pursuant to Section 697.07, Florida Statutes, a mortgage or […]
In reviewing a loan file after a default by a borrower, lenders should evaluate whether the loan includes an acceleration clause and whether the loan is secured by any personal guaranties. With commercial loans, typically the loan documents will include an acceleration clause, which allows the lender to accelerate all […]
Generally, a commercial landlord does not have a duty to mitigate or reduce its damages after a tenant breaches the commercial lease agreement. See Coast Fed. Savs. & Loan Ass’n v. DeLoach, 362 So. 2d 982, 984 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978). However, there is an exception where the commercial landlord […]
After a borrower default, lenders have multiple options to consider. While foreclosure may be inevitable, with the right facts and strategy, lenders can minimize their risk and maximize their potential recovery. Part 1 of this series provided a general overview of the series and initial considerations for lenders dealing with […]
Part 1 of this series provided an overview of Florida’s Consumer Collections Practices Act (FCCPA) and explained why it is imperative for all business owners to be aware of, and understand, the FCCPA. This article explores Section 559.77’s bona fide error defense and how businesses can be prepared to defend […]