Category Archives: Real Estate Contract Disputes
Can You Seek “Windfall” Damages in a Florida Breach of Contract Lawsuit?
Commercial lease agreements often require a tenant to restore the leased property to its original condition at the end of the lease term. If a tenant fails to do so, the landlord may be able to recover the costs of performing the restoration itself through a breach of contract claim. That said, Florida courts… Read More »
Does a Right of First Refusal in Florida Require Separate Consideration?
Some Florida real estate contracts include “right of first refusal” (ROFR) clauses. This is where the owner of a property grants an option to another person, allowing them to either make the first offer when the property is sold, or alternatively to match any offer received from a third party. For example, a lease… Read More »
Does a Florida Landlord Have to Specify Non-Rent Damages in an Eviction Lawsuit?
Non-payment of rent is perhaps the most common cause of eviction lawsuits in Florida. Through the eviction process, the landlord can seek any back rent owed as well as other expenses that the tenant may have been responsible for under the lease. That said, the landlord still needs to follow correct legal procedures to… Read More »
