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ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL Real Estate Leasing Committee<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:54 PM<br><b>To:</b> landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RPPTL Leasing Committee] Eviction Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In light of that, I would encourage the Tenant to file a Motion to Vacate the Default (likely as to the damages count only) and defend on the basis that the claim was resolved by settlement. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Amanda R. Kison, Esq.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Certified Business Litigation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bentley Law Firm P.A.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>783 South Orange Ave., 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sarasota, FL 34236<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(941) 556-9030 (Main)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.thebentleylawfirm.com/">www.thebentleylawfirm.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>Please note that</span></i><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F3864'> </span><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>Bentley Law Firm is taking precautionary measures to safeguard its personnel, clients, and guests due to concerns regarding COVID-19. As with Firm personnel, we are asking our guests to refrain from visiting Bentley Law Firm unless absolutely necessary. We will be available by email, Skype or telephone as usual.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL Real Estate Leasing Committee<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:10 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RPPTL Leasing Committee] Eviction Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you so much Amanda! The Tenant did default because he reached out directly to the landlord believing that this would resolve the issue and the case would be dismissed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL Real Estate Leasing Committee<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:59 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [RPPTL Leasing Committee] Eviction Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi Brenda!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If I understand the fact pattern correctly, its not an issue of mootness given that the lease has now expired, but that the eviction was resolved as a result of the agreement to offset (the security deposit?) to the amount owed for the last two months of rent. If they did in fact reach an agreement the Oct/Nov rent, I would argue the Landlord is estopped from seeking a final judgment of eviction as a result of the settlement and Tenant’s relinquishment of possession. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A few other points of concern: is the Tenant defaulted? Normally, if there is no personal service, there can be no judgment for damages or fees as to the tenant, only a judgment for possession. Even if the Tenant is defaulted, he/she would still have the right to contest the amount of damages, which includes the attorneys’ fees requested. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Amanda R. Kison, Esq.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Board Certified Business Litigation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bentley Law Firm P.A.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>783 South Orange Ave., 3<sup>rd</sup> Floor<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sarasota, FL 34236<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(941) 556-9030 (Main)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.thebentleylawfirm.com/">www.thebentleylawfirm.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>Please note that</span></i><span style='font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#1F3864'> </span><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>Bentley Law Firm is taking precautionary measures to safeguard its personnel, clients, and guests due to concerns regarding COVID-19. As with Firm personnel, we are asking our guests to refrain from visiting Bentley Law Firm unless absolutely necessary. We will be available by email, Skype or telephone as usual.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'> <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:#4472C4'>We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> <<a href="mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL Real Estate Leasing Committee<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:25 PM<br><b>To:</b> RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <<a href="mailto:landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org">landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [RPPTL Leasing Committee] Eviction Question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hi everyone. I have an eviction question (and for those of you who know me, no I am not the litigator here <span style='font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif'>😊</span>). Here are the relevant facts: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lease ends November 30<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T fails to pay rent for October and November<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>L files an eviction complaint in November (fails to personally serve T who is still on the property but later posts on the door)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T contacts L and advises that he will be moving at the end of November and L can offset the two month’s past due rent leaving T with a balance of less than $50<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>T moves out and T & L inspect the property at the end of the lease. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>L relets the premises<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>L sends notice of claim to withhold SD and notice of balance of <$50<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Now T’s attorney has filed a motion for final judgment of eviction and attorney’s fees.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>My question is whether the eviction action is moot since the lease has expired. I believe it should be dismissed since there is no longer a LL/T relationship between the parties. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Side note: the fee request is fairly significant and seems out of line with what the efforts should have been. Should there even be a final judgment of eviction to base the fees on?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Does anyone have any advice for how the T’s attorney should respond to this motion for final judgment? I think it should be motion to dismiss because the issue is moot. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks for your thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Brenda<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#1F497D'>Best regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif;font-variant:small-caps;color:#1F497D'>Brenda B. 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