{"id":2819,"date":"2026-10-23T01:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T01:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/commercial-lease-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:41:43","slug":"commercial-lease-dispute-attorney-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/commercial-lease-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Lease Dispute Attorney Miami-Dade | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2816\" alt=\"Commercial property manager&#x27;s desk with lease agreements, rent records, a floor plan, and a lease timeline\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/commercial-property-manager-s-desk-with-lease-agreements-ren-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial Lease Disputes | Coral Gables &amp; Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Commercial lease disputes, handled with a clear plan<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal represents business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida in commercial lease disputes, landlord and tenant conflicts, and commercial evictions, including for owners who live abroad.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a free consultation or call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a free consultation or call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach your commercial lease matter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We read the lease first<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every commercial lease is different. We start with the terms, the notices, and the history of the dispute before recommending a course of action.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your business and property<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are the landlord or the tenant, we work to protect your operations, your investment, and your position under the lease.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside counsel for business owners<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers work alongside owners and investors as an ongoing legal resource, not just when a dispute arrives.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miami-Dade and Broward County<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We serve businesses from our Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach offices, including clients in Miami, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your lease and your business.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 22, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial lease dispute is a disagreement between a business tenant and a landlord about what a non-residential lease requires and how it is being carried out. If you face a default notice, an unexpected charge, or a fight over repairs, a commercial lease dispute attorney in Miami-Dade can review the lease and the notices before you respond. KEW Legal serves business owners and investors in Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, and across South Florida, including owners who live outside Florida.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Lease Dispute Covers and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial lease dispute involves office, retail, warehouse, or other non-residential space. It usually starts when the tenant and landlord read the same lease terms in different ways.<\/p>\n<p>This matter often involves:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Retail, office, and warehouse tenants<\/li>\n<li>Small business owners paying rent and operating charges<\/li>\n<li>Property investors who own Miami-Dade space<\/li>\n<li>Owners who live abroad and manage their property from another country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida treats these leases differently from home rentals. Part I of Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes applies to nonresidential tenancies and to all tenancies not governed by Part II (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.001.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.001<\/a>). A business should not assume residential rules apply.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/lease-agreement-and-pens-arranged-on-a-wooden-desk-viewed-fr-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Lease agreement and pens arranged on a wooden desk, viewed from above.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Disputes We Handle: Rent, Operating Charges, Repairs, and Lease Default<\/h2>\n<p>Most commercial lease disputes fall into four groups: rent, operating charges, repairs, and default. Each one turns on the exact words in the lease.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rent:<\/strong> disagreements over the amount owed, late charges, and rent increases written into the lease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating charges (CAM):<\/strong> common area maintenance (CAM) charges for shared costs such as taxes, insurance, and common areas. A tenant may ask for the records the lease allows it to review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repairs:<\/strong> who pays for the roof, air conditioning, structure, and build-out work under the lease. A written repair demand creates a clear record.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Default and cure:<\/strong> whether a default notice is valid, how long the cure period runs, and what waiver language means.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amendments and consent:<\/strong> unclear clauses, assignment or sublease consent, and renewal or option terms that have become contested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some problems start at signing. Florida allows rescission for mutual mistake of fact only if the mistake is mutual and the fact is of the essence of the contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/881482\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-2211.pdf\">Waterside at Boynton Homeowners&#8217; Ass&#8217;n v. Southern Homes<\/a> of Palm Beach). A scrivener&#8217;s error, where the written lease says something other than what the parties agreed, is one kind of mutual mistake. Florida courts also require both procedural and substantive unconscionability before refusing to enforce a contract term (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321553\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-2358.pdf\">Basulto v. Hialeah Automotive<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>A typical dispute starts with a document review. It then moves to a written response and negotiation before any court step.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> The lawyer reviews the lease, the notices, and your correspondence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written review.<\/strong> You receive a written view of the lease terms, the key deadlines, and the strong and weak points on each side.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Early response.<\/strong> This may include a demand letter, a response to a notice, or a proposed payment plan or repair schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or mediation.<\/strong> The goal is a settlement, a lease amendment, or an agreed exit, all put in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court action.<\/strong> If talks fail, a lawsuit or commercial eviction case may be filed in the proper Florida court. Each step is explained before it happens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the lease, the notices already served, and how the other side responds. A lawyer can explain the expected steps in plain terms.<\/p>\n<p>Rent matters a great deal once a court case starts. In a landlord&#8217;s action that includes a claim for possession, the tenant must pay into the court registry the amount alleged as unpaid (or, if that amount is contested, the amount the court determines) plus rent accruing during the case, when due, unless the tenant has interposed the defense of payment or satisfaction of the rent in the amount the complaint alleges as unpaid (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.232.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.232<\/a>). Failure to pay as ordered is deemed an absolute waiver of the tenant&#8217;s defenses.<\/p>\n<h2>Commercial Eviction for Landlords, Including Owners Who Live Abroad<\/h2>\n<p>A landlord can recover possession of commercial space only through a court action, a surrender, or an abandonment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>). Self-help steps, such as changing the locks, are not the path the statute describes.<\/p>\n<p>Key notice rules for landlords:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpaid rent:<\/strong> after a default in rent, the landlord may serve 3 days&#8217; written notice requiring payment or possession (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.20<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other breaches:<\/strong> where the lease is silent, or the tenancy is oral at will, a material non-rent breach calls for 15 days&#8217; written notice to cure or surrender. The notice may give a longer cure period (same statute).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holdover:<\/strong> a tenant who stays after a written lease ends, without a written renewal, is a tenant at sufferance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.04.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.04<\/a>). A landlord may also demand double the monthly rent from a tenant who refuses to give up possession of the premises at the end of the tenant&#8217;s lease (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.06.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.06<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court:<\/strong> the county court has exclusive jurisdiction over possession cases, unless the amount in controversy exceeds county court limits or the circuit court otherwise has jurisdiction as provided in s. 26.012 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0034\/Sections\/0034.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 34.011<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Owners who live abroad face extra distance. The firm can act as outside counsel, communicate with the owner in writing at each stage, and keep the file in one place. Accepting payments without a written plan can complicate the record, so review the lease before acting.<\/p>\n<p>Tenants facing eviction should review the notice right away, count the days to respond, and look at cure or payment options before a filing.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Businesses Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors. That includes commercial leases, partnership and vendor disputes, and business transactions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team of assistants and office staff supports matter management.<\/li>\n<li>The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. It serves Miami-Dade, Broward County, and nearby South Florida markets.<\/li>\n<li>Businesses can use the firm for one lease dispute or keep it as ongoing outside general counsel for leases, vendors, and employment questions.<\/li>\n<li>Options and next steps are put in writing, so you can decide with the facts in hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Lease Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I stop paying rent while the dispute is pending?<\/summary><p>Not without reviewing the lease first. A landlord may serve a 3-day written notice after a default in rent (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.20<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to respond to a default notice?<\/summary><p>The time depends on the lease and the type of notice. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.20.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.20<\/a>, after a default in rent, the notice is a 3-day written notice requiring payment of the rent or possession of the premises, and the same statute separately addresses written notice for a material non-rent breach.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a landlord lock me out of a commercial space?<\/summary><p>Florida law limits how a landlord can take back space. A landlord recovers possession through a court action, a surrender, or an abandonment (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.05.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 83.05<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer if we can settle directly?<\/summary><p>A direct settlement should be in writing. A review helps confirm the lease status, any waivers, and the payment terms.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is the first consultation free?<\/summary><p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/scrabble-tiles-spelling-agreement-lie-beside-a-document-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Scrabble tiles spelling &quot;AGREEMENT&quot; lie beside a document and two pens.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk Through Your Lease Dispute With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>If a default notice, an unexpected CAM bill, or a repair fight is hurting your business&#8217;s cash flow, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Share the lease and your correspondence with KEW Legal so the next step is clear. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact KEW Legal<\/a> to set up a consultation. Outcomes depend on the lease and the facts, and no result is promised.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Act quickly on lease notices<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default notices, cure demands and eviction papers can carry deadlines that affect your rights. Do not ignore them or respond informally before reviewing the lease with a lawyer.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Contact KEW Legal about your notice<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact KEW Legal about your notice<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Commercial lease matters we handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial lease disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over rent, repairs, maintenance obligations, use clauses, and other lease terms between landlords and tenants.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Commercial eviction<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eviction proceedings for commercial property, including matters where the owner lives outside Florida and needs local counsel to act.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lease review and negotiation<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review of proposed commercial leases and renewals so you understand the obligations, risks, and exit terms before you sign.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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