{"id":7883,"date":"2026-11-04T03:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T03:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-real-estate-broker-commission-lawsuit-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:40:08","slug":"commercial-real-estate-broker-commission-lawsuit-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-real-estate-broker-commission-lawsuit-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Real Estate Commission Lawsuit 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-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-7881\" alt=\"A licensed surveyor sets boundary stakes with a total station between two suburban backyards, with a plat map on a pickup hood.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/a-licensed-surveyor-sets-boundary-stakes-with-a-total-statio-photo-10.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 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 Real Estate Commission Lawsuits in Florida<\/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 represents brokers, agents and businesses in unpaid commission and fee disputes in Florida courts and arbitration, serving Tampa, Hillsborough County and the surrounding Tampa Bay communities.<\/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 3, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial real estate commission lawsuit asks a court or arbitrator to order payment of a broker&#8217;s unpaid fee on a commercial sale, lease, or other deal. Whether a claim is strong turns on the signed agreement, the deal records, and the calendar. This page explains how these cases work in Florida, so owners, brokers, and associates know what to gather and what to watch.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Broker Commission Lawsuit Is<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial broker commission lawsuit seeks payment of a brokerage fee someone owes on a commercial transaction.<\/p>\n<p>These claims usually come from one of four relationships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A listing broker suing a property owner under a listing agreement.<\/li>\n<li>A buyer&#8217;s broker suing a buyer under a representation agreement.<\/li>\n<li>A sales associate suing the brokerage they work under over pay.<\/li>\n<li>Competing brokers arguing over a share of one fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most disputes start with one of three problems. The fee trigger is unclear. Two brokers disagree about procuring cause, meaning which broker&#8217;s work brought the deal about. Or the deal closed after the agreement ended.<\/p>\n<p>This page covers commercial and contract-based commission claims, not residential class action settlements.<\/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 you face a commercial real estate commission lawsuit in Florida, or expect one, our team can review the agreement and deadlines with you. 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\/surveyor-with-a-tripod-mounted-instrument-observing-bulldoze-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Surveyor with a tripod-mounted instrument watching a bulldozer work at a construction site.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Which Agreement and Records Control the Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>The signed agreement that created the brokerage relationship usually controls the claim.<\/p>\n<p>Read it for four things: the term, the fee trigger, any tail or protection clause that reaches deals closed after expiration, and any carve-outs. Renewals and amendments matter too.<\/p>\n<p>Oral terms and emails can still count. They are harder to prove, though. Records that often decide the case include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Listing history and any earlier broker involvement.<\/li>\n<li>Offers, counteroffers, and letters of intent.<\/li>\n<li>Closing statements and escrow disbursement records.<\/li>\n<li>Any co-brokerage agreement between brokers.<\/li>\n<li>Attorney&#8217;s fee clauses. If the contract has a fee clause allowing fees to a party required to take action to enforce the contract, [<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>] lets a court also award reasonable fees to the other party when that party prevails on the contract; this applies to contracts entered into on or after October 1, 1988.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The closing statement and closing date often show when the fee was earned and who was paid. Keep every version.<\/p>\n<h2>Who Can Sue Whom<\/h2>\n<p>The party you signed with is usually the party you can sue for the fee.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Listing brokers<\/strong> generally look to the owner under the listing agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buyer&#8217;s brokers<\/strong> generally look to the buyer under the representation agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sales associates<\/strong> often route pay claims through the brokerage, based on their own agreement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competing brokers<\/strong> may fight over a share when more than one broker worked the same deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Arbitration is a separate question. Florida enforces written agreements to arbitrate. <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> says these agreements are valid and enforceable, except on grounds that exist to revoke any contract. If one side asks to send the dispute to arbitration, [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.03<\/a>] requires the court to pause the lawsuit while it decides that request.<\/p>\n<h2>When a Commission Dispute Becomes Urgent<\/h2>\n<p>Filing deadlines start when a claim accrues, not when you decide to act. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.031<\/a>], a cause of action accrues when its last element occurs. The length of the deadline depends on the type of claim, as set out in <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>.<\/p>\n<p>Some events pause the clock. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.051.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.051<\/a>, the time is tolled, or paused, while an arbitration on the same dispute is pending.<\/p>\n<p>Common pressure points include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A closing that has stalled, or escrow funds being held.<\/li>\n<li>A written demand that set a payment date.<\/li>\n<li>A buyer or seller threatening to walk away from the deal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Waiting can narrow your options. Keep copies of every demand and reply, with dates.<\/p>\n<h2>How a Commercial Commission Case Typically Proceeds<\/h2>\n<p>Most cases move through document review, a demand, filing, and then settlement or trial.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Intake and document review.<\/strong> We review the agreement, the deal file, and the payment history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Claim assessment.<\/strong> We look at defenses such as procuring cause, offset, and termination, plus the likely forum.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand letter.<\/strong> Used where it fits the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Filing and venue.<\/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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, a suit goes where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located; this rule does not apply to actions against nonresidents. If defendants live in different counties, [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.021.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.021<\/a>] allows suit in any county where one of them resides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation, settlement, or trial.<\/strong> On a party&#8217;s request, a court must refer most civil money-damage cases to mediation, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, subject to listed exceptions 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 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> 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; 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\">offer-of-settlement rules<\/a>, an offer that is neither withdrawn nor accepted within 45 days is deemed rejected, but whether those rules govern a particular claim depends on when the cause of action accrued, so readers should not assume they apply. <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>, which allows a court, on the offeror&#8217;s motion within 30 days after judgment, to sanction a party whose unreasonable rejection of a settlement offer resulted in unnecessary delay and a needless increase in the cost of litigation, states that it does not apply to causes of action that accrue after its effective date, so it should not be assumed to govern a recently arising commercial claim.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timing varies with the court calendar and the complexity of the record, so the schedule is set case by case.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Gather Before Your Case Evaluation<\/h2>\n<p>Bring the signed agreement, the closing file, and a written timeline. Copies work fine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The signed listing or representation agreement, plus any amendments and renewals.<\/li>\n<li>Closing statements, escrow records, and payment correspondence.<\/li>\n<li>A timeline of showings, offers, and messages with the other side.<\/li>\n<li>Names and contact details for other brokers, buyers, sellers, and escrow agents involved.<\/li>\n<li>Any demand letters, notices, or lien filings you have received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start the timeline from memory, then check each date against your emails and texts.<\/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 Ayala Law PA on a Commission Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, and real estate litigation in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The firm&#8217;s only office is at 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, Florida.<\/li>\n<li>We represent businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, and Temple Terrace, with our office located in Tampa.<\/li>\n<li>Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li>Our team handles intake, document organization, and case coordination for commercial matters.<\/li>\n<li>Some matters may fit better with another lawyer or firm. If yours does, we will say so.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Broker Commission Lawsuits<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I sue for an unpaid commission without a signed agreement?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes. Oral or implied agreements can be enforced, but they are harder to prove, and filing deadlines still apply.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does a sales associate have to sue the buyer or seller?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually not. A pay claim often runs through the brokerage, under the associate&#8217;s own agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the deal closed after my listing expired?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer depends on the facts, mainly the tail or protection clause in the agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I have to go to arbitration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually only when the agreement requires it. The dispute clause controls, and a court decides whether an arbitration agreement exists.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How much will a lawsuit cost?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees vary with the matter. Fee and cost questions are best discussed directly with our team when you contact the firm.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/modern-high-rise-skyline-with-palm-trees-beneath-a-clear-blu-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Modern high-rise skyline with palm trees beneath a clear blue sky.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Our Team About Your Commission Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>An unpaid commission, a stalled closing, or a claim you did not expect is stressful, and the calendar keeps running. If you face a commercial real estate commission lawsuit in Florida, or expect one, our team can review the agreement and the deadlines with you. Call (305) 570-2208 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">book a case evaluation<\/a>.<\/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 Ayala Law PA Approaches Commission 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\">Written and Unwritten Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commission claims may rest on a listing agreement, a purchase contract, a brokerage agreement or a verbal understanding. We review what was said, written and done to identify the contract terms that matter.<\/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\">Real Estate and Contract Focus<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our practice focuses on business litigation, contract disputes and real estate litigation, so commission claims are handled as the commercial disputes they are.<\/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\">Florida Courts and Arbitration<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We represent clients in Florida courts and in arbitration proceedings, and we explain which forum fits the dispute and the contract involved.<\/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, Practical Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team explains your options in plain language, so you can make informed decisions about how to pursue or respond to a commission claim.<\/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\">Start Gathering Your Records Now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collect listing agreements, purchase contracts, closing statements, commission invoices and emails or texts about your compensation. Preserving these records early makes it easier to evaluate the dispute.<\/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 Commission Dispute Situations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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 Brokerage Commissions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broker or agent believes a commission was earned on a sale, lease or referral but has not been paid in full or at all.<\/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 Between Agents and Brokerages<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions about how a commission split, deduction or payment obligation applies under an agent&#x27;s or brokerage&#x27;s written agreement.<\/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\">Claims Against Buyers or Sellers<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over whether a commission is owed under a purchase or listing contract, and who is responsible for paying it.<\/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 has-text-color\">Discuss Your Commission Dispute With Our Team<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 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>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/\">Real Estate Litigation Lawyer in Florida: Commercial Property, Title, and Lease Disputes for Business Owners<\/a><\/li><li>Commercial Lease Security Deposit Lawsuit in Florida<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-real-estate-purchase-contract-dispute-lawyer-florida\/\">Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract Disputes in Florida: Litigation Options When a Deal Falls Apart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-tenant-quiet-enjoyment-breach-florida\/\">Landlord Breached Quiet Enjoyment? 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