{"id":5954,"date":"2026-11-01T23:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/practice-areas-commercial-lease-disputes-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T03:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T03:59:06","slug":"practice-areas-commercial-lease-disputes-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-litigation\/practice-areas-commercial-lease-disputes-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Tenant Eviction Lawyer 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-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\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet, a clipboard marked &amp;quot;under review,&amp;quot; and morning light through open roll-up doors.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-a-clipb-photo.jpg\" 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 Real Estate Litigation | Tampa Bay<\/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 Tenant Eviction Lawyers Serving Tampa and Hillsborough County<\/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 litigation. We help property owners and business landlords address commercial tenant possession disputes in Florida courts. Eduardo A. Maura is responsible for this page.<\/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\">Request 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\/\">Request 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 November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Commercial Tenant Eviction Lawyer Florida: Holdover and Possession Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial tenant eviction lawyer Florida matters usually begin with a commercial lease holdover, which happens when a business stays in its space after the lease term ends. In Florida, a landlord who wants the space back usually files a court action. This guide explains how these disputes work for business owners in Tampa and across Hillsborough County.<\/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<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=\"Forklift operator moving stocked goods inside a warehouse.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What a commercial lease holdover is and who this service is for<\/h2>\n<p>A holdover is a tenant who stays in commercial space after the lease ends, without a new signed lease. The lease wording and the conduct of both sides both matter.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.001.html\">nonresidential tenancy law<\/a> applies to business tenancies. Office, retail and warehouse leases are commercial arrangements. The terms of each lease often shape how a dispute is resolved.<\/p>\n<p>This service is for three groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Landlords<\/strong> who want possession back after a lease ends or after a default.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenants<\/strong> who are defending possession or disputing a termination notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Businesses<\/strong> facing a claim for unpaid rent or lease charges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a broader view of business disputes in Florida, see our Florida business disputes guide.<\/p>\n<h2>What commercial lease tenant litigation covers<\/h2>\n<p>Commercial lease litigation covers getting space back, collecting rent owed, and answering the defenses a tenant raises. A single case can include more than one of these claims, depending on what is filed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession.<\/strong> A landlord may seek the space after the lease ends or after a default.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unpaid rent and charges.<\/strong> Claims can include base rent, additional rent, common-area charges and late fees, as the lease defines them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holdover rent.<\/strong> When a tenant refuses to give up possession at the end of the lease, the landlord may demand double the monthly rent 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\">Florida&#8217;s rent statute, \u00a7 83.06<\/a>. Rent contracts also bear interest from the time rent is due.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice disputes.<\/strong> Whether the required notice was given properly, and how it was delivered, is often central.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defenses and counterclaims.<\/strong> Tenants may argue improper notice, landlord breach, or a disputed amount owed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fee clauses.<\/strong> If a lease allows attorney&#8217;s fees to a party enforcing it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">\u00a7 57.105(7)<\/a> lets a court allow reasonable fees to the other party when that party prevails. This applies to contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a commercial tenant eviction case moves through Florida courts<\/h2>\n<p>A case usually moves from filing, to service, to the response, to a possible mediation, and then to a hearing, settlement or judgment. Each stage has its own paperwork and dates.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> We look at the lease, rent history, default and termination notices, and payment records.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing location.<\/strong> 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>, actions are brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section does not apply to actions against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service and steps.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsclerk.com\/court-services\/evictions-and-landlord-tenant-laws\/eviction-process\/removal-of-tenant-eviction-process\">Hillsborough County Clerk&#8217;s eviction process page<\/a> describes the steps, including notice, filing, service, default or hearing, judgment and a writ of possession.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rent into the court registry.<\/strong> In a landlord&#8217;s action that includes possession, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0083\/Sections\/0083.232.html\">\u00a7 83.232<\/a> requires the tenant to pay the rent alleged in the complaint as unpaid into the court registry, unless the tenant has interposed the defense of payment or satisfaction of that rent, along with rent that comes due during the case. If the tenant disputes the amount of accrued rent, the court decides the amount, and the tenant must pay that amount into the court registry on the day the court makes its determination. If the tenant does not dispute it, payment is due on or before the date the answer to the possession claim is due. The court may extend these time periods upon good cause shown. Even when a tenant asserts payment as a defense, the court may order rent that accrues during the case paid into the registry. A tenant who does not pay as ordered is deemed to have absolutely waived the defenses, and the landlord is entitled to an immediate default for possession without further notice or hearing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">\u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a court must, on one party&#8217;s request, refer a filed civil action for monetary damages to mediation, if the requesting party is willing and able to pay the mediation costs or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless the action is a landlord and tenant dispute without a personal injury claim, is filed to collect a debt, is a medical malpractice claim, or meets another listed exception. The statute has exceptions. Among them are a landlord and tenant dispute that does not include a personal injury claim, an action filed to collect a debt, and an action governed by the Florida Small Claims Rules. A court may also refer all or part of a case that is not required to be referred.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>What to expect: timeline and practical steps<\/h2>\n<p>The first weeks are mostly about documents. Timelines depend on the facts, the court&#8217;s calendar, and whether the other side contests the case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gather the lease, all amendments, the rent ledger, deposit records, and every notice sent or received.<\/li>\n<li>Check whether each notice followed what the lease requires.<\/li>\n<li>Decide whether a written demand makes sense before filing.<\/li>\n<li>Track every court date. Response deadlines run on the court&#8217;s schedule, and a missed date can hurt a defense.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Settlement talks can run alongside a case. Settlement talks can run alongside a case. 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 to settle remains open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served on the offeree before acceptance, but the section does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date. When a court refers a case to mediation under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">\u00a7 44.102<\/a>, the time to respond to such an offer is paused until the mediator declares an impasse or reports that no agreement was reached.<\/p>\n<p>For a business, possession timing affects inventory, staff, customers and moving plans. Plan for those now, not after a judgment.<\/p>\n<h2>Who we represent and where we serve<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA represents businesses and entrepreneurs in commercial and contract disputes in Florida courts and arbitration. Our practice includes commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation and international trade litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Our office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida. We represent businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Temple Terrace and the wider Tampa Bay area in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. Our team supports the firm&#8217;s work on each matter. A matter may be referred to another lawyer or firm where that is appropriate, and we will tell you before you decide whether to hire us.<\/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<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<h2>Why work with this firm on a commercial lease dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA concentrates in business litigation, and lease disputes sit close to that work. Lease claims are contract claims at their core.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Writing matters.<\/strong> Signed lease terms, amendments and notices are central evidence in possession and rent disputes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related practice areas.<\/strong> Commercial, contract, real estate and construction litigation all overlap with questions about default, notice and possession.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plain explanations.<\/strong> We explain your options and their tradeoffs before you choose a path.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Realistic expectations.<\/strong> Every lease and record is different. We talk through likely paths, not promised results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"Stacked cardboard shipping boxes fill a large industrial warehouse interior.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a landlord lock out a commercial tenant after the lease ends?<\/summary><p>A possession claim is a court action under Florida&#8217;s nonresidential tenancy law. Each situation turns on the lease and the facts.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does staying past the lease create a new lease?<\/summary><p>The lease wording and each side&#8217;s conduct both matter. We review those documents with you.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can unpaid rent be part of a possession case?<\/summary><p>It can, depending on the claims filed and the lease terms. Rent that comes due during the case must also be paid into the court registry when due, and the court may extend these time periods upon good cause shown.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do you serve Tampa clients?<\/summary><p>Yes. We represent businesses in Tampa and Hillsborough County; our office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does it cost to start?<\/summary><p>Fees and costs, including court filing costs, are discussed before you engage us.<\/p>\n<p>If a tenant has stayed past your lease or stopped paying rent, you may have a claim worth reviewing. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">book a case evaluation<\/a> or call (305) 570-2208 to talk through your lease.<\/p><\/details><\/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 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 Tenant Eviction Situations<\/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\">Unpaid Rent<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenant has stopped paying rent or has fallen behind on charges due under the lease. We review the payment history, notice requirements and lease terms to understand the landlord&#x27;s options.<\/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\">Holding Over After the Lease Ends<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lease has expired, but the tenant remains in the space.<\/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\">Lease Violations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tenant is using the property in a way the lease does not allow, or is breaching other lease covenants. We look at what the lease requires and what cure or notice steps may apply.<\/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\">Possession Lawsuits in Florida Courts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a tenant will not leave, possession may require a court action. We handle the filing, service and court process for commercial possession claims in Florida.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\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 Eviction Matters<\/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-First Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the lease, amendments, notices and payment records, because those documents shape the path forward.<\/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\">Risk-Aware Strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you weigh the business risks of each option, including the cost of delay and the exposure created by self-help steps.<\/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 process in plain language, so you know what is happening, what it may cost in time and fees, and what decisions are yours to make.<\/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--location\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tampa Bay Business Focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with business owners and property managers in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the surrounding Tampa Bay communities.<\/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\">Talk to Counsel Before You Act<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div 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