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David, witnesses are not required for the Tenant’s signature. There is a Fund Title Note on point.
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On Aug 28, 2019, at 8:09 PM, David Wiener <<a href="mailto:dwiener@woolbright.net">dwiener@woolbright.net</a>> wrote:<br>
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<a name="x__MailEndCompose"></a><a name="x__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.</span></p>
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<span style="color:#1F497D">These cases should help you with your present issue. Tenant should not be able to get out of the Lease.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; color:#1F497D">2 year residential lease. Tenant is 15 months in.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; color:#1F497D">Lease signed electronically with no witnesses.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; color:#1F497D">Tenant wants out.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; color:#376092">Any case law to overcome the witness requirement of 689.01?</span></p>
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<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.</span></p>
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