{"id":2143,"date":"2026-10-20T04:35:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T04:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/commercial-lease-dispute-lawsuit-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:42:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:42:37","slug":"commercial-lease-dispute-lawsuit-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/commercial-lease-dispute-lawsuit-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Lease Dispute Attorney Florida | Ayala Law PA"},"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-60 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-2141\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a wrapped pallet of inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review,&quot; lit by morning light through open doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-wrapped-pallet-of-inventory-an-photo-1.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 Litigation | Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County<\/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)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, including commercial lease disputes for tenants and landlords in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the surrounding Tampa Bay area. Eduardo A. Maura reviews your lease, your notices and your options before you decide on a next step.<\/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:+13055702208\">Book a Case Evaluation or Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a Case Evaluation or Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published October 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial lease dispute attorney in Florida helps a business or landlord resolve a disagreement over rent, lease defaults, or who controls commercial space. Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, commercial litigation, and contract disputes, including commercial lease matters for businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the wider Tampa Bay area. This page explains what these disputes involve, how they usually move, and what to gather first.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Lease Dispute Covers in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial lease dispute is a disagreement between a landlord and a business tenant over rent, lease terms, defaults, or possession of the space. It can involve retail, office, industrial, and restaurant space. Property owners and tenants both bring these claims, often when rent stops or a tenant wants out early.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s commercial tenancy rules sit in <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>. That part applies to nonresidential tenancies and all tenancies not governed by part II of this chapter. Still, the signed lease does most of the work. Its notice, cure, and default terms decide what each side must do, and by when.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also treats unpaid rent as interest-bearing. Under <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>, all contracts for rent bear interest from the time the rent becomes due, whether verbal or written.<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a default notice or unpaid rent has your business facing a deadline, you don&#x27;t have to work through the lease alone; contact our team to book a case evaluation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/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:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet and a clipboard marked &quot;under review,&quot; lit by morning light through open roll-up doors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Unpaid Rent, Defaults, and Lease Enforcement Matters We Handle<\/h2>\n<p>Our work in this area covers unpaid rent, lease defaults, and efforts to enforce or end a commercial lease. Matters include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpaid rent and past-due charges, including common area maintenance (CAM) charges, taxes, and insurance reconciliations<\/li>\n<li>Tenant defaults, such as abandonment, unauthorized subletting, or use violations<\/li>\n<li>Landlord defaults, such as failing to maintain common areas or breach of quiet enjoyment (the tenant&#8217;s right to use the space without interference)<\/li>\n<li>Demand letters, default and cure notices, and the claims that follow them<\/li>\n<li>Claims involving a personal guarantor who signed a separate document covering the tenant&#8217;s obligations<\/li>\n<li>Security deposit disputes and holdover rent<\/li>\n<li>Termination, renewal, or option disputes that have turned adversarial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Holdover is the situation where a tenant stays past the end of the lease. If a tenant refuses to give up possession at the end of the lease, Florida law lets the landlord demand double the monthly rent and recover it at the end of each month, under <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>.<\/p>\n<p>For landlords, the central question is often whether a default is serious enough to act on, and what notice the lease requires before action. For tenants, the question is often whether a default exists at all, and how quickly a response must go out.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Commercial Lease Dispute Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>Most lease disputes move from document review to a written demand, then to negotiation. Court or arbitration comes later, only if the matter does not settle. The steps below show the usual path.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review the file.<\/strong> Read the lease, amendments, notices, and payment history to find the default and any notice or cure period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Send or answer a demand.<\/strong> A demand letter or default notice is often where a payment plan or cure becomes possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate or mediate.<\/strong> Put any settlement in writing so both sides know the terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigate or arbitrate if needed.<\/strong> Florida venue generally requires suit where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property sits, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>. That section does not apply to actions against nonresidents. A written arbitration agreement is generally enforced under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, unless a ground exists to revoke the contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enforce the result.<\/strong> Enforce a judgment or agreed resolution, including recovery of possession where it applies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mediation is not automatic for every lease case. On request, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a> requires referral of many filed damage actions to mediation, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102 reads: &#8220;(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court: (a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless: 1.&#8221; It excludes landlord and tenant disputes that do not include a personal injury claim.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s offer-of-settlement statute, Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061, does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date, so whether it applies to a given dispute depends on when the claim accrued. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a>, when a defendant rejects the plaintiff&#8217;s offer and the judgment entered is at least 25 percent greater than that offer, the rejection is presumed unreasonable, and on a motion by the offeror within 30 days after entry of judgment the court may impose an appropriate sanction on the offeree, but the section does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date. Timing depends on the lease terms, the court&#8217;s calendar, and whether the other side responds.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Gather Before You Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>Gather the signed lease, every notice, and your payment records before you reach out. These documents help identify the default and the deadlines that apply.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The complete signed lease, with amendments, exhibits, guarantor documents, and renewal letters<\/li>\n<li>Default notices, demand letters, and written replies, both sent and received<\/li>\n<li>A rent ledger showing payments, partial payments, and any late payments the landlord accepted<\/li>\n<li>Repair requests and maintenance communications about the space<\/li>\n<li>The date you first received notice of the problem<\/li>\n<li>Any side deal or oral promise about rent or the space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accepting partial payments without a written reservation of rights can complicate a later default claim. Oral side deals also cause trouble. Promissory estoppel cannot enforce an oral agreement that the statute requires in a signed writing, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321955\/opinion\/Opinion_SC10-897.pdf\">Florida Supreme Court in DK Arena<\/a> held.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also sets time limits for filing suit, and they differ by type of claim, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> explains. Lease notice periods can run faster than those limits, so don&#8217;t wait.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Businesses in Tampa Bay Work With Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA handles commercial lease disputes within its <a href=\"\/resources\/business-litigation\/\">business litigation<\/a> practice. Eduardo A. Maura is the lawyer on this practice. The practice focuses on business litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, and real estate litigation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The practice works in Florida state courts and arbitration for businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace, and the wider Tampa Bay area.<\/li>\n<li>Our team includes support staff who handle documents and correspondence.<\/li>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s only bona fide office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL. Ayala Law PA represents businesses in the Tampa Bay area, and its only office is in Tampa.<\/li>\n<li>Our approach is practical. We review your lease language, your leverage, and realistic settlement paths alongside litigation readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No lawyer can promise the result of a lease dispute. Each one turns on its own lease language, its facts, and the other side&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Commercial Lease Disputes in Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Here are short answers to common questions about commercial lease disputes in Florida.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need to respond to a default notice if I think it&#8217;s wrong?<\/summary><p>A written response sent on time helps protect your position. Lease notice periods can run quickly, so check the deadline first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I stop paying rent if my landlord hasn&#8217;t made repairs?<\/summary><p>Withholding rent can itself become a default under many leases. Check the lease&#8217;s default and repair terms before you stop paying.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if my landlord changes the locks for unpaid rent?<\/summary><p>Steps like a lockout raise urgent questions about the lease and possession. Timing matters, so act on it right away.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a personal guarantor be pursued for unpaid rent?<\/summary><p>The terms of the guarantor document decide whether a personal guarantor can be pursued. We review that document as part of the file.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where is a commercial lease lawsuit filed in Florida?<\/summary><p>Actions must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. The venue rule in Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011 does not apply to actions against nonresidents; Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11 sets time limits for commencing actions other than for recovery of real property. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11 sets how long a party has to commence actions other than for recovery of real property; it does not set the county where an action must be brought. This rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/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<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Not sure what your next step is?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><\/details><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:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/large-industrial-warehouse-with-cardboard-boxes-stacked-for-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Spacious industrial warehouse with stacked cardboard boxes ready for storage and shipping\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Call Ayala Law PA About Your Commercial Lease Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a default notice or unpaid rent has your business facing a deadline, you don&#8217;t have to work through the lease alone. Contact Ayala Law PA to book a case evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Call (305) 570-2208 or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a>. Bring the lease and every notice you have gathered.<\/p>\n<p>Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL. Eduardo A. Maura is responsible for the content of this page.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\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 Lease Dispute<\/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\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lease Review First<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the full lease, amendments, correspondence and notices together, so the dispute is measured against what the agreement actually says.<\/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--clock\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attention to Deadlines<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Default notices and cure periods can move quickly. We work to identify the dates that matter as early as possible.<\/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\">You will get plain-language explanations of your position, the realistic paths available and what each path would involve.<\/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<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal is to protect your operations, your premises and your investment while the dispute is resolved.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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\">Do Not Wait to Respond to a Landlord&#x27;s Notice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A default notice, a demand for payment or a notice of termination should not be set aside. Keep every document, avoid informal promises to the landlord, and contact our office before the response window closes.<\/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:+13055702208\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Call (305) 570-2208<\/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\">Common Commercial Lease Disputes 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\">Default and Cure Notices<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over whether a default occurred, whether a notice was proper and how to respond to it.<\/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\">Rent, Late Fees and Withholding<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements about rent amounts, late charges, operating expense reconciliations and whether withholding rent is a sound option under your lease.<\/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\">Repairs and Maintenance Obligations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about who must fix building systems, structural issues and build-out conditions, and what happens when repairs are not made.<\/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 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