In recognition of COVID-19’s impact on the ability of Floridians to make mortgage and rent payments, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order #20-94 on April 2 suspending the ability of mortgage lenders and landlords to bring actions for foreclosure or eviction for a period of 45 days from the date of the…
Following is a video of a short conversation I had this morning with my colleague James-Allen McPheeters about federal stimulus availability for small businesses, independent contractors, and sole proprietorships. For more information on these programs, please contact James-Allen. Keep in mind that aid currently available can be handled directly through the Small Business Administration or with…
Given widespread financial hardship due to COVID-19, commercial landlords are receiving requests for relief from tenants unable to pay the next month’s rent. Legally, landlords are probably justified in refusing to abate or defer rent, though this issue is far from settled and ripe for future litigation. A tenant in…
Uncertain times lead to unanticipated concerns, and we grapple for clarity where none seems to exist. The most obvious question on many agents’ (and clients’) minds is whether the “Force Majeure” provision of the FAR/BAR contract allows a party to cancel. In a word, no, at least not initially. Section…
In reaction to the national “15 Days to Slow the Spread” COVID-19 guidance, as well as an influx of individuals migrating from other states as a result of shelter at home orders, Florida’s Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order #20—87 on March 27 directing “all parties engaged in rental of vacation rental…