{"id":6192,"date":"2026-11-02T09:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T09:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-dispute-lawyers-hillsborough-county\/commercial-lease-holdover-hillsborough-county\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T01:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T01:20:29","slug":"commercial-lease-holdover-hillsborough-county","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/business-dispute-lawyers-hillsborough-county\/commercial-lease-holdover-hillsborough-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Lease Holdover Lawyer in Hillsborough County"},"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-70 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-6191\" alt=\"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.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-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-and-a-c-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-photo-1-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-photo-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-photo-1-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-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 Lease Holdover Litigation | 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 Holdover Disputes in 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)\">When a business tenant stays past the end of its lease, the dispute can affect cash flow, property use and your next move. Ayala Law PA focuses on commercial and real estate litigation for landlords and tenants in Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/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<\/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<\/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 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial lease holdover happens when a tenant stays in a business space after the lease term ends, with no renewal or new lease. If your tenant won&#8217;t leave, a commercial lease holdover lawyer in Hillsborough County can review the lease and lay out your options. Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, including commercial litigation, contract disputes and real estate litigation. The firm&#8217;s only office is in Tampa, at 1646 W Snow Ave, and it represents businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p>\n<h2>What a commercial lease holdover is<\/h2>\n<p>A holdover is a tenant who stays in the space after the lease ends, without a renewal or a new agreement. The lease is over, but the tenant is still in possession.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s landlord-tenant rules cover business space. <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> says Part I of Chapter 83 applies to nonresidential tenancies.<\/p>\n<p>The landlord&#8217;s response matters too. Accepting rent or talking about a new deal can change how the tenancy is viewed. The lease and the landlord&#8217;s conduct both count, so the full record needs a close look.<\/p>\n<p>For more on business disputes in the county, read the Hillsborough County business litigation guide.<\/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=\"A warehouse worker drives a forklift while moving stacked goods inside a storage facility.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Who this service is for<\/h2>\n<p>This service is for landlords and property owners with office, retail, warehouse or other business space in Hillsborough County. Property managers acting for an owner are included.<\/p>\n<p>You may need this help if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your tenant refuses to move out after the end date.<\/li>\n<li>Your tenant says the lease renewed or disputes the end date.<\/li>\n<li>You want the space back and also want unpaid rent, holdover charges or damage costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The firm represents businesses and entrepreneurs in commercial and contract disputes. A holdover is a commercial lease dispute, so it fits within that work.<\/p>\n<h2>What the representation covers<\/h2>\n<p>The representation covers the lease review, the written demand, and the court case if the tenant stays. It can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the lease: expiration date, renewal and notice terms, holdover rent clause, default terms and any attorney-fee clause.<\/li>\n<li>Preparing a written demand or notice to vacate that lists the lease terms and amounts owed.<\/li>\n<li>Filing a possession case and related money claims in the proper Florida court.<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating a surrender agreement with a move-out date, payment schedule and condition terms, when that route serves the landlord.<\/li>\n<li>Handling the judgment and the next steps to enforce it.<\/li>\n<li>Answering tenant defenses, such as a claim that a renewal option was exercised or that notice was defective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida law also lets a landlord demand double the monthly rent when a tenant refuses to give up possession at the end of the lease.<\/p>\n<h2>How a holdover case usually proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>A holdover case usually moves from document review to a written demand, then to court if the tenant doesn&#8217;t leave or settle. Here is the typical order:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Document intake.<\/strong> The landlord provides the lease, amendments, notices, rent ledger and move-out correspondence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lease and timeline review.<\/strong> The lawyer checks the expiration date, notice deadlines and whether any conduct affects the tenancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written demand.<\/strong> The demand sets a deadline to vacate or sign a surrender agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing.<\/strong> If the tenant stays, the case is filed. 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>, actions must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property is located, but this does not apply to actions against nonresidents. For a Hillsborough County space, the property is in that county.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response, mediation or hearing.<\/strong> Timing depends on the court calendar and the tenant&#8217;s response. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>, a landlord-tenant dispute with no personal injury claim is not one the court must send to mediation on request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judgment and enforcement.<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hillsclerk.com\/court-services\/evictions-and-landlord-tenant-laws\/eviction-process\/removal-of-tenant-eviction-process\">Hillsborough clerk&#8217;s eviction steps<\/a> cover the process through judgment and a writ of possession.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Recovering possession of commercial property after a lease ends can depend on the lease terms and the circumstances of the tenancy.<\/p>\n<h2>Landlord mistakes that can weaken a holdover claim<\/h2>\n<p>The most common mistakes are self-help, accepting rent without a written reservation, and sloppy notices. Each one can give the tenant an argument.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing locks or removing property<\/strong> without a court order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accepting rent<\/strong> without a written reservation of rights, which can support an argument that a new tenancy formed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing a notice deadline<\/strong>, or sending notice to an address the lease doesn&#8217;t list.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending mixed messages<\/strong>, such as offering renewal terms while demanding possession.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting too long<\/strong>, which can make the rent record harder to prove.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fees are another common surprise. In Florida, each side generally pays its own attorney&#8217;s fees unless a contract or statute says otherwise, as <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/319153\/opinion\/Opinion_SC02-1953.pdf\">Price v. Tyler<\/a> explains.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with Ayala Law PA<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, including commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction litigation and real estate litigation. The firm handles these matters in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<p>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa. Clients in Tampa and Hillsborough County are represented by the firm from its Tampa office.<\/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>Common landlord questions about commercial holdovers<\/h2>\n<p>Landlords usually ask about locks, rent, and fees. Short answers are below.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I collect double rent?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida law lets a landlord demand double the monthly rent when a tenant refuses to leave at the end of the lease. The amount and timing depend 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 accepting rent give up my right to possession?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can complicate the claim. A written reservation of rights helps show you did not agree to a new tenancy.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I recover attorney&#8217;s fees?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually only if the lease or a statute provides for them. If a contract lets one side recover fees for 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a> allows the court to award fees to the other side when it prevails, but only for contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does it take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing varies with the court calendar and whether the tenant responds. No specific timeline can be promised.<\/p><\/details>\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=\"A 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 to Ayala Law PA about your holdover<\/h2>\n<p>If your commercial tenant has stayed past the lease end date, you may be losing use of your space while rent goes unpaid. Call Ayala Law PA at (305) 570-2208, or send a request through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">contact page<\/a>, to talk through your lease and your options for possession and unpaid rent.<\/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 holdover 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\">Lease and record review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the lease, renewal terms, notices and rent payment history to understand where the holdover dispute stands.<\/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\">We advise on how actions such as accepting rent or sending notices may affect your claims, so you can make informed decisions early.<\/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 options<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the facts, we discuss negotiated exit terms, demand letters, or litigation to recover possession and damages in Florida courts.<\/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--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business-focused counsel<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at how the dispute affects your operations, your other leases and your bottom line, and we plan around those goals.<\/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\">Be careful with rent after the lease ends<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accepting rent or other payments from a tenant who has stayed past the lease can complicate your position. Before you accept payment or sign anything new, talk with counsel about how to document your rights.<\/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\">Situations 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\">Tenant stays after lease expiration<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A commercial tenant remains in the space without a renewal or new agreement, and you need to resolve possession.<\/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\">Holdover after a default or termination<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lease has ended or was terminated, but the tenant refuses to surrender the premises or move out.<\/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\">Disputes over holdover rent<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are seeking holdover rent or damages under the lease, and the tenant disputes the amount or the terms.<\/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\">Tenant-side holdover defense<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your business remains in the space while a landlord claims you must leave, and you need to understand your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color 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