Course Description
Learn valuable techniques on interpreting and implementing key landlord-tenant law basics.
From the rental agreement to security deposits and eviction actions, you need to stay on top of all aspects of landlord-tenant law. Register today for this informative seminar and get clarification on how to perform key property management duties without hassle. You will find out what you should include in the rental agreement to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default.
Don't risk jeopardizing the landlord-tenant relationship and incurring unnecessary costs and even lawsuits. Attend this seminar and learn to keep your organization out of trouble.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, property managers,
presidents, vice presidents, general managers, landlords, accountants,
controllers, housing coordinators, real estate agents and brokers,
business owners and other real estate professionals.
Benefits for You
- Avoid legal battles by getting a firm grasp of both landlord and tenant obligations
- Decide when you should terminate tenancy
- Perform key landlord duties - including serving notices
- Protect your bottom line - effectively manage tenant default and bankruptcy
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to review proper notices.
- You will be able to discuss the eviction process.
- You will be able to explain security deposits.
- You will be able to describe landlord's remedies in bankruptcy.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
|
|
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Proper Notices |
|
(Break 10:10 AM - 10:20 AM) |
|
— Daniel G. Drake, Esq. |
|
- Three-Day Notices Regarding Rent
- Seven-Day Notices Regarding Non-Rent Lease Violations and Statutory Violations
- Defense of Seven-Day Notices Served Upon the Landlord
- Recent Changes to the Florida Statutes
|
|
|
|
The Eviction Process |
|
- Filing of the Complaint
- Defaults Under Fla. Stat. §83.60(2), Fla. Stat. and/or §83.59(2) and §51.011, Fla. Stat.
- Presentation of Case If Tenant Properly Responds to Eviction Suit
|
|
|
|
Landlord's Damages |
|
- Rent
- Liquidated Damages/Double Rent
- Damage to the Leased Premises
- Post-Eviction Continuing Rent Damages
|
|
|
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
|
|
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Security Deposits |
|
(Break 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM) |
|
— Sean Cox |
|
- Compliance Basics
- Recent Statutory Changes
|
|
|
|
Debt Collection Practices |
|
- The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- What Is the FDCPA?
- Who Is Covered/What Debts Are Covered?
- Common Violations and Damages
- The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act
- What Is the FCCPA?
- Relationship Between FCCPA and FDCPA and FDUTPA
- Common Violations and Damages
- Applicability to Landlord's Notices
- Exposure to Loss Under the Statutes
- Notice Letters and Best Practices
- Applicability to Post-Tenancy Claims
|
|
|
|
Landlord's Remedies in Bankruptcy |