Real Estate Attorney Fort Lauderdale

Commercial Lease Negotiation

Eviction is one of the most time-sensitive legal proceedings in Florida. A landlord whose tenant has stopped paying rent or otherwise materially breached the lease must follow a precise procedural sequence — serving the correct statutory notice, filing the eviction complaint in the correct court, and pursuing the matter through final judgment and writ of possession — within strict timelines to protect their right to possession of the property and recovery of unpaid rent.

Florida's eviction process is governed by Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, and requires landlords to serve the appropriate notice before filing — a three-day notice for nonpayment of rent, a seven-day notice for material lease violations, and a fifteen or sixty-day notice for termination of a month-to-month tenancy depending on the circumstances. Any procedural error in the notice or the complaint can result in dismissal of the eviction action and significant delay. The Law Offices of Richard Corey, PLLC handles the complete eviction process for landlords throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County — from initial notice through final writ of possession — ensuring every procedural requirement is met with precision to achieve the fastest possible resolution.

Lease Disputes and Security Deposit Disputes

Real estate financing transactions — whether a commercial mortgage, a construction loan, a mezzanine financing arrangement, or a private lending transaction — require precise legal documentation to protect the interests of lenders and borrowers alike. The loan agreement, mortgage or deed of trust, guaranty agreements, and related security documents must be carefully drafted and coordinated to ensure the lender's security interest is properly perfected and the borrower's obligations are clearly defined.

Florida's real estate financing landscape is governed by a combination of state mortgage law, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code for personal property security interests, and federal regulatory requirements for institutional lenders. The Law Offices of Richard Corey, PLLC represents lenders and borrowers in the negotiation and documentation of real estate financing transactions throughout South Florida — including commercial mortgage loans, construction financing, bridge loans, and private lending arrangements. When financing disputes arise — including lender liability claims, borrower default and foreclosure defense matters, and disputes over loan modification agreements — we represent our clients through negotiation and litigation.

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Florida is a judicial foreclosure state — meaning a lender must file a lawsuit and obtain a court judgment before foreclosing on a property. Under Florida Statute Section 702.06, a lender may pursue a deficiency judgment against a borrower for the difference between the foreclosure sale price and the outstanding loan balance — an exposure that can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars after a commercial or residential property foreclosure. Borrowers facing foreclosure in Florida have a defined window to assert defenses — including improper notice, standing defects, loan modification agreements, and payment disputes — that can delay or prevent foreclosure and protect against deficiency liability. The Law Offices of Richard Corey, PLLC represents borrowers in foreclosure defense proceedings throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County, pursuing every available legal defense to protect our clients' property interests and minimize their financial exposure.