{"id":5874,"date":"2026-11-01T20:50:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T20:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-business-real-estate-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-commercial-property-misrepresentation-litigation\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:20:16","slug":"practice-areas-commercial-property-misrepresentation-litigation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-business-real-estate-disputes-florida\/practice-areas-commercial-property-misrepresentation-litigation\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Property Misrepresentation Lawyer Florida"},"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-80 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-5873\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet of disputed inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; in morning light.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-1.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-disp-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)\">Real Estate Litigation | Tampa 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)\">Misrepresented in a Commercial Property Deal? Talk to a Business Litigator.<\/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 and real estate disputes for companies and entrepreneurs in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, including claims that a commercial property was sold or leased based on false or misleading statements.<\/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\">Call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation<\/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\/\">Call (305) 570-2208 or request a case evaluation<\/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 November 1, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial property misrepresentation claim arises when someone gives you a false material fact about a business property and you act on it to your harm. Florida law looks at what was said, whether it was false, whether the speaker knew it, and whether you relied on it. If you need a commercial property misrepresentation lawyer in Florida, start by understanding those elements. This page explains them in plain terms. Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation, including commercial real estate disputes in Florida courts and arbitration. Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/p>\n<h2>What Commercial Property Misrepresentation Means Under Florida Law<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial property misrepresentation is a false statement or hidden fact about a business property that another party relied on in a deal. It can come up when someone buys, sells, leases or finances an office, warehouse, retail space or other commercial property.<\/p>\n<p>Florida courts describe fraudulent inducement in four parts. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2448351\/opinion\/Opinion_2023-0673.pdf\">Frutafino, S.A.S. v. Dole Chile<\/a> quotes the Florida Supreme Court&#8217;s list from <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321415\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-1508.pdf\">Butler v. Yusem<\/a>. The claimant must show:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A false statement about a material fact.<\/li>\n<li>The speaker knew the statement was false.<\/li>\n<li>The speaker meant the statement to get you to act.<\/li>\n<li>You were hurt because you acted on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A negligent misrepresentation claim works differently.<\/p>\n<p>Statements that often come up in commercial deals include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Square footage and usable space<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy levels and rent rolls<\/li>\n<li>Zoning and permitted use<\/li>\n<li>Environmental conditions<\/li>\n<li>Structural or building code problems<\/li>\n<li>Lease terms and operating expense figures<\/li>\n<li>Pending government actions that affect the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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; 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-worker-drives-a-forklift-to-move-stacked-goods-i-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse worker driving a forklift to move stacked goods indoors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What Our Commercial Property Litigation Covers<\/h2>\n<p>We handle disputes that grow out of commercial real estate deals in Florida. These disputes often involve a claim that a party made a false statement, hid a defect or broke a written promise about the property.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purchase and sale disputes.<\/strong> Claims before or after closing that tie to the purchase agreement or to statements about the property.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial lease disputes.<\/strong> Misstatements about tenant improvements, operating expenses, common-area charges or landlord duties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disclosures and certificates.<\/strong> Claims based on seller disclosures, estoppel certificates or written warranties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related business claims.<\/strong> Breach of contract, partner or shareholder conflicts over a property deal, and business fraud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undoing the deal (rescission).<\/strong> Florida allows rescission for a unilateral mistake in limited circumstances, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/466447\/opinion\/Opinion_16-1149.pdf\">DePrince v. Starboard Cruise Services<\/a> explains. For a mutual mistake, the mistake must be mutual and must go to the essence of the contract, per <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/881482\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-2211.pdf\">Waterside at Boynton Homeowners&#8217; Association<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remedies may include damages, rescission or other relief the facts support. The contract language and the evidence shape the outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts and Documents That Usually Matter<\/h2>\n<p>The written deal file usually decides these cases. Start gathering these items as soon as a dispute appears:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The purchase agreement, letter of intent, lease, amendments and side letters.<\/li>\n<li>Emails, texts or listing materials that contain the disputed statement.<\/li>\n<li>Due diligence reports, surveys, zoning letters, rent rolls and financial statements the other side gave you.<\/li>\n<li>Records of the loss, such as repair invoices, lost rent, vacancy costs or financing costs.<\/li>\n<li>A timeline of when you learned the truth and what you did next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Knowledge matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321415\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-1508.pdf\">Butler v. Yusem<\/a>, justifiable reliance is not a required element of fraudulent misrepresentation. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/321415\/opinion\/Opinion_SC09-1508.pdf\">Butler v. Yusem<\/a>, justifiable reliance is not a necessary element of fraudulent misrepresentation.<\/p>\n<p>Timing matters too. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/283961\/opinion\/Opinion_12-3192.pdf\">Flaherty v. Flaherty<\/a>, ratification occurs when a party entitled to rescind a voidable contract fails to do so after discovering the facts that warrant rescission. That is a general rule, not an automatic result, so your response after discovery needs early review.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Commercial Property Misrepresentation Matter Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>A matter usually moves from initial review to a demand, then to court or arbitration if the dispute does not resolve. The steps below show the typical path.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Case evaluation.<\/strong> We review the deal documents and the facts you describe, then discuss whether a claim appears to fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline check.<\/strong> Florida limitations periods set how long you have to file. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">\u00a7 95.031<\/a>, except as provided in subsection (2) and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.051.html\">s. 95.051<\/a> and elsewhere in these statutes, the time within which an action shall be begun under any statute of limitations runs from the time the cause of action accrues, and a cause of action accrues when the last element constituting the cause of action occurs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We may send a written demand or open settlement talks with the other side or its counsel. 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\">\u00a7 45.061<\/a>, a written offer of settlement may be served more than 60 days after service of a summons and complaint and not less than 60 days before trial (or 45 days for a counteroffer), and it remains open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served before acceptance; the section does not apply to causes of action that accrue after the effective date of the act. <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> reads: &#8220;The offer shall remain open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served on the offeree prior to acceptance by the offeree,&#8221; but the section does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> If the claim does not resolve, we file in the right Florida court or arbitration forum. If a party moves to compel arbitration, the court must, on just terms, stay any judicial proceeding involving a claim alleged to be subject to arbitration until it makes a final decision on the motion, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">\u00a7 682.03<\/a>; if the court orders arbitration, it must stay any proceeding involving a claim subject to the arbitration, and it may limit that stay to a severable claim.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery and hearing.<\/strong> The case moves through discovery and motions, then to trial or an arbitration hearing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary by forum, deal complexity and how much discovery is needed. Each schedule is set case by case.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With Ayala Law PA on a Commercial Property Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses its practice on business litigation. That includes commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Other lawyers at the firm may also work on matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Our team of support staff helps organize case files and track deadlines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office location.<\/strong> Our only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida. Businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area can contact our Tampa office to discuss a dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business focus.<\/strong> We map the deal documents, the money at stake and the realistic paths to resolution before recommending a course of action.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Questions Property Owners Ask Before Filing<\/h2>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still bring a claim after closing?<\/summary><p>Possibly. Florida deadlines depend on the claim and on the accrual rules in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.031.html\">\u00a7 95.031<\/a>, which start the time period when a cause of action accrues, subject to the exceptions in that statute, so timing is reviewed early.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to prove the seller meant to deceive me?<\/summary><p>For fraudulent misrepresentation, the speaker&#8217;s knowledge and intent are required.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does an as-is clause end my claim?<\/summary><p>Not automatically. How an as-is or integration clause applies depends on the contract wording and the statements made.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which county is the right place to sue?<\/summary><p>Florida venue law 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\">\u00a7 47.011<\/a> generally requires that actions be brought in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section shall not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will my dispute go to court or arbitration?<\/summary><p>That depends on the forum clause in your agreement. 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\">\u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written agreement to arbitrate is generally enforceable, and the court decides whether one exists.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a settlement offer affect my costs?<\/summary><p>Yes, in some cases.<\/p><\/details>\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; 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\/large-industrial-warehouse-with-cardboard-boxes-stacked-for-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Spacious industrial warehouse with rows of stacked cardboard boxes for storage and shipping.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Property Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Gather your deal file before you reach out. Bring these items to your case evaluation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your purchase or lease agreement and any amendments<\/li>\n<li>The due diligence file and any reports you received<\/li>\n<li>The messages or documents that contain the disputed statement<\/li>\n<li>A short timeline of when you discovered the problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready, call Ayala Law PA at (305) 570-2208 or use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> to request a case evaluation.<\/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 commercial property misrepresentation disputes<\/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\">Reviewing the paper trail<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Listing materials, offering memoranda, emails, lease drafts, disclosures and inspection reports often show what was said and when. We review them closely from the start.<\/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 position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early steps can preserve evidence and keep your options open while the facts are being sorted out.<\/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--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We discuss the realistic paths available, including negotiation, demand letters, mediation or litigation in Florida courts, so you can make informed business decisions.<\/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 the issues in plain language and keep you informed about the steps being taken on your matter.<\/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\">Keep your records now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save every listing, email, text, term sheet, lease draft, financial statement and inspection report connected to the property. Documents created during the deal are often central when a misrepresentation claim is reviewed.<\/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 to discuss what you have<\/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 to discuss what you have<\/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 misrepresentation issues in commercial property<\/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\">Property condition<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Statements about structural defects, roof or HVAC systems, environmental conditions or prior repairs that turn out to be inaccurate.<\/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\">Income and occupancy figures<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rent rolls, tenant occupancy, lease terms or operating expenses presented in a way that did not match the actual property.<\/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\">Zoning, permits and use<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claims about permitted uses, certificates of occupancy, code compliance or whether improvements were properly permitted.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div 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