By: Michael C. Caborn, Esquire, Mya M. Hatchette, Esquire, and Lauren M. Reynolds, Esquire Update on Federal and State Law Impacting Evictions What landlords need to know in a nutshell: All residential evictions are suspended through October 1, 2020 in Florida. In certain circumstances, residential evictions are suspended through December 31, 2020. Landlords may proceed … Read more
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of daily life, including the need to keep a safe distance from others. We have adapted by creating solutions to limit human contact and promote health and safety, such as grocery store delivery services, virtual happy hours, and virtual at-home workouts, just to name a few. … Read more
By: Ryan E. Davis, Heather S. Moraes, and Bradley M. Saxton How does a landlord best protect and shield itself from the economic turmoil of its tenants? The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had pronounced impacts on the retail industry, and likely will continue to affect retail for some time to come. Many retail tenants, for the … Read more
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law legislation known as the “Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020” or the “PPPFA” which modifies provisions under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP program”) passed by Congress earlier this year. Changes under the PPPFA provide borrowers with greater flexibility regarding use of funds and loan … Read more
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act” or the “Act”) in response to the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). The Act provides tax relief on multiple fronts to American families and businesses impacted by … Read more
By: Michael C. Caborn and Richard B. Weinman Updated 4/6/2020 Evictions Under the Florida Supreme Court’s latest Administrative Order of April 6, 2020 (AOSC20-23) Writs of Possession, commonly used in eviction and foreclosure matters, will not be issued through the close of business on Friday, May 29, 2020. Many Judicial Circuits are issuing Orders suspending … Read more
What happens when you cannot perform under your contracts due to complications surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Are you excused from performing or are you permitted to delay performance of your obligations? Can you terminate the contract entirely? The short answer is, it depends. Each situation is individual and specific to the contract language and circumstances … Read more
Recent government enforced closures, social distancing and a general change in commerce as a result of the effects of COVID-19 are having astronomical impacts on retail tenants throughout the United States. Retail tenants and their landlords are struggling with how to respond to the sudden loss of sales. Do Tenants have a right to abatement … Read more
The information provided below contains summaries of tax relief as of March 27, 2020. Federal Tax For Individuals Federal Income Tax Returns and Payment. The deadline to file federal income tax returns and remit payment is extended to July 15, 2020. This extension is automatic and applies to individuals, trusts, and corporations. Any interest, penalty, … Read more
The first place to look is the insuring agreement. The type of coverage matters: first party coverage means the insurance company pays you for loss, as opposed to third party coverage, which defends and indemnifies you against loss by a third party. Facts are critical, including: Did an event occur that is covered under the … Read more