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for lack of witnesses. I think there are several cases (probably cited in Art's summer associate memo) that say something like that. Looking forward to eliminating the two witness requirement for Florida commercial leases so that leases can all be signed
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Arthur J. Menor<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 28, 2019 6:05 PM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="color:#1F497D">Harry, you may be aware that the Section is considering supporting a bill to do away with the two witness requirement on leases although I believe this is limited to non-residential leases
generally. I have been working on this effort. In that regard, we had a summer intern do some research on Florida cases addressing the two witness requirement for leases and attached is the raw work product she produced.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">These cases should help you with your present issue. Tenant should not be able to get out of the Lease.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Harry Heist<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 28, 2019 5:37 PM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Question for the group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">2 year residential lease. Tenant is 15 months in.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Lease signed electronically with no witnesses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Tenant wants out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#376092">Any case law to overcome the witness requirement of 689.01?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#376092">It would be great if we get this law changed. I would be happy to assist in any way. With electronic signatures, it is really becoming an issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D">Harry<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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