[RPPTL LandTen] Tenant death issue

Sat Apr 21 09:19:15 PDT 2012

Under Chapter 709, F.S., the power of attorney becomes invalid upon the death of the principal.

Brenda

From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Harry Heist
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] Tenant death issue

I was under the impression that the Durable Power of Attorney ceased to have any relevance upon the tenant's death.

Harry

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Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 11:51 AM
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Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] Tenant death issue

Harry
What if it were a properly executed and acknowledged durable Power of Attorney under the new law? I think the landlord is safe in that situation, but otherwise, you are probably right
Manny

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From: landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org> [mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org]<mailto:[mailto:landten-bounces at lists.flabarrpptl.org]> On Behalf Of Harry Heist
Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 11:42 AM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Tenant death issue

Recently an attorney in Brandon  published an article  regarding the Death of a Tenant in a trade magazine stating the following:
" Several apartment communities utilize a form that designates a third party to take custody of the tenant’s property in the event of the tenant’s death. Assuming that such document is properly written, we believe it is proper to let the designated person take possession of the deceased tenant's property and remove it from the apartment. Of course, the designated person’s custody of the deceased tenant’s property would be subject to probate and other laws; nonetheless, the duty to comply with such laws is effectively moved from the landlord to the deceased tenant’s designated person through the use of such a form"
We feel this is incorrect and would welcome any thoughts.

Harry Heist

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