Notice of Claim on Security Deposit

November 11, 2012
Fla. Stat. 84.49(3)(a)...Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord shall have 15 days to return the security deposit together with interest if otherwise required, or the landlord shall have 30 days to give the tenant…

Order to Post Money to the Court Registry

July 28, 2012
Many times during the pendency of an eviction case, whether residential or commercial, the Court will enter an order requiring the Tenant to post money into the Court registry. The Order may also include language that requires the Tenant to continue to post rent money to the registry of the court when each new payment…

Corporate Divorce & Dissolution

July 27, 2012
Proper planning for the succession of the business or buy-sell arrangements are an essential part of starting a business. Benjamin Franklin had it right; an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. The attorneys at Oates & Oates can counsel you in the proper way to protect your business from the foils…

Restrictive Covenants: Non-Compete versus Non-Solicitation

February 21, 2012
Restrictive covenants, non-competes and non-solicitations, are a practice area that the attorneys at Law Offices of Oates & Oates, P.A. have much experience. Whether you are the employer or employee you should seek the advice of knowledgeable and experienced counsel before hiring new employees or signing a restrictive covenant. Please contact our offices to discuss…

Abandoned Property: Landlord Beware

February 20, 2012
Whether you are a seasoned landlord with valuable management skills or a first-time landlord, the issue of eviction or abandonment could be an issue you have to face. The issue of abandoned property appears in two contexts. On one hand, a landlord could face the issue when the tenant has abandoned the property altogether by…