Before a business can legally occupy commercial space in South Florida, it needs more than a signed lease. In Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, operating without a Certificate of Use exposes a tenant to fines, forced closure, and potential liability under the lease. This guide covers what the Certificate of Use is, who needs one, how the application process works in Hialeah and Miami-Dade County, and what...
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Florida commercial evictions under Fla. Stat. §83.241 do not require a 24-hour posted notice before the sheriff executes a writ of possession. Learn why this distinction matters and how to make sure your writ reflects the correct statute.
Florida Statute 83.03(3) requires 15 days notice prior to the end of the monthly period, not 15 days from the date the notice is sent. Commercial landlords who get this wrong face dismissed evictions and months of delay. Here is the correct calculation.