Q: What is a commercial foreclosure? A. When a secured creditor, usually a lending institution, attempts to recover monies owed based on a promissory note made by a commercial entity by legally recovering right to the collateral. Q: What is a decree of foreclosure and what are foreclosure proceedings under […]
Q: What can cause a default and acceleration in a commercial mortgage? A: Generally, the causes for default activating a lender’s right to foreclose are set forth expressly in the mortgage. Florida courts are liberal as to allowing the parties to freely determine what events may constitute default. Fundamentally, mortgage […]
Q: What is the landlord’s lien for rent? A: Section 83.08, Florida Statutes, provides that a landlord has a lien for unpaid rent upon the tenant’s personal property. The lien is upon all agricultural products raised on the rented property, upon all other property of the tenant “usually kept on […]
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This is my go-to firm when my associations need to get things done well and in a hurry. This firm is action oriented. They don’t sit around talking about it- they get it done. Whether that task is collecting fees and assessments, helping my boards make challenging decisions, or coaching […]
This firm does it all. They have been critical to ensuring that the governing documents and policies of our HOA are clear, complete and applied consistently. Through their industry expertise, they minimize risks of disputes amongst neighbors in our community, and when such disputes arise they are efficient and economical […]
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Jimerson Birr has provided representation for my business and our trade partners for many years. They have successfully defended our most complex cases, including project contracting, delay and payment claims, OSHA Citations, and bond surety disputes. Their industry-leading legal knowledge is a driving force during successful litigation and execution. They […]
Our attorneys at Jimerson Birr listen and take time to understand the nuances of our business and the risks we face with every deal or decision in a way that has earned them tremendous credibility. They thoroughly prepare us and put us in a position to anticipate our challenges rather […]
The first COVID-19 related Emergency Order from Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”) was issued on March 16, 2020 (“2020-01”). Now, nine (9) months later and there is another spike of COVID-19 infections across the country. As COVID-19 infections spike, board members of Community Associations across the state […]