by wesmartin | Jun 11, 2026 | Evictions, Uncategorized
Quick Answers A tenant who stays past the lease without your consent is a "holdover." You do not have to renew, and you can move to remove them.Florida Statute 83.58 lets a landlord recover double rent from a tenant who holds over after the lease ends and refuses to...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord Tenants
Quick Answer Commercial lease disputes in West Palm Beach involve different legal frameworks than residential tenancies because Florida Statutes Chapter 83 primarily governs residential leases while commercial arrangements operate under general contract law principles...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Estate Planning
Quick Answer West Palm Beach retirees can avoid Palm Beach County probate proceedings through strategic estate planning including revocable living trusts that hold real estate and financial accounts, transfer-on-death (TOD) designations for bank accounts and...
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answer West Palm Beach prohibits short-term rentals (defined as occupancy periods less than six months and one day) in most residential zoning districts, effectively banning Airbnb, VRBO, and vacation rental operations throughout large portions of the city....
by wesmartin | Jan 9, 2026 | Landlord Tenants, Real Estate Law
Quick Answers on Florida Lease Agreements Florida residential leases are governed by Chapter 83, Part II of the Florida Statutes (the Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Florida requires very few specific provisions, but several disclosures and statutory...
