The Firm
We maintain an Aggressive Approach to litigation and a sensible rationale to resolving cases, offering clients a true advocate in their corner. The premise that providing clients with Focused Personal Attention is of paramount importance. We offer a full spectrum of title and escrow agency services. We are unique due to the personal attention we provide, and known for our direct and open lines of communication with our clients.
Our defense is not in our armaments, nor in science, nor in going underground. Our defense is in law and order.
Practice Areas
Zalman Law, P.A. is a law firm assisting clients throughout the State of Florida, with landlord tenant matters, evictions, & business disputes, regardless of location. We are also a full service boutique title and escrow agent for commercial and real estate closings.
Commercial Litigation
Everyone involved in the world of real estate — from landowners and property managers to developers, corporate tenants and lenders — face continuous exposure to litigation. An experienced Florida attorney is necessary to achieve your goals both in court and out. Don’t waste your time and money without a counselor in your corner to advise you of you or your company’s rights. You can be sure that we will do nothing but the best to provide you with a unique perspective on your legal matter.
- Personal Attention
- Focused Strategy and Goals
- Continuous Communication
Landlord Tenant Law
We are uniquely equipped to handle all your Landlord / Tenant eviction and legal matters. In Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward, and throughout the Sunshine State we obtain results via our experience and personal attention to detail. Get your property back now!
- Fast Recovery of Property
- Focused Strategy
- Continuous Communication
Security Deposits
We handle residential security deposit issues for both landlords and tenants. Florida’s security deposit statutes mandate strict adherence to various deadlines and notice requirements. It is important that you know the law. Contact our firm for more information.
- Fast Recovery of Deposits
- Focused Strategy and Goals
- Continuous Communication
Full Service Real Estate Title Agent
The Firm is a full service boutique title and escrow agent for all your closing needs. A unique approach in a predominantly non-attorney saturated field, the Firm is run and staffed by attorneys, and closers, trained specifically by our attorneys on the procedural and substantive aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions and closings. Simply put, We Handle Your Property Closings from Start to Finish, and Then Some.
- Streamlined Process
- Direct Attorney Communication
- Quick Closing Time Lines
We are ready to assist you with your legal issue.
Contact the FirmDiscourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser — in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.
Our Law Blog
Check back frequently. We continuously post noteworthy information, news, cases and opinions related to landlord tenant law and commercial litigation in Florida.
Tenant’s Lease Subject to Termination Upon Landlord’s Property Foreclosure
21 Sep 0 CommentsTenants may be facing new hurdles due to a newly enacted statute by Governor Rick Scott. On June 2, 2015, the Governor signed off on Florida Statute section 83.561, which provides that upon issuance of a certificate of title following a
Unappealable Non-Final Orders in Florida Eviction Actions
08 Sep 0 CommentsAn appeal was recently dismissed when the appellate court determined that the order being reviewed in an eviction matter dealt simply with the payment of rent into the court registry. The appellate court held that the order determining rent into
Failure to Specifically Plead an Affirmative Defense Means Reversal of Dismissal In Florida Eviction Action
08 Sep 0 CommentsIn a recent appeal the dismissal of an action by a landlord against a tenant for failure to pay rent was reversed when the appellate court determined that the trial court had allowed the dismissal of landlord’s complaint for failure
Dismissal Overturned When Landlord Not Given Opportunity to Cure Defective Notice or Pleadings
12 Mar 0 CommentsA dismissal was recently reversed in Miami-Dade when the circuit court on appeal determined that the county court had failed to give the Plaintiff, Landlord, an opportunity to cure a defect in the pleadings pursuant to Florida’s revised Landlord/Tenant Act,
Failure to Allege Rent Claimed is in Error Merits Entry of Default Final Judgment
12 Mar 0 CommentsOn appeal the Circuit Court in Pinellas County upheld a default final judgment entered by the county court in a landlord/tenant matter when it was determined that the tenant failed to dispute the amount of rent alleged in the landlord’s
Failure to Comply with Conditions Precedent – Security Deposit Claim
30 Sep 0 CommentsThe failure of a tenant to comply with all requirements of statute prior to instituting a claim for recovery of a security deposit may lead to a dismissal of the action. A tenant, while still in possession of a rental,
Failure to Pay Rent into Court Registry in a Florida Eviction is an Absolute Waiver of Defenses Other Then Payment
16 May 0 CommentsFailure to Pay Rent into Court Registry in a Florida Eviction is an Absolute Waiver of Defenses Other Then Payment In a recent eviction action out of Miami-Dade, County, Judge King denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss and request for
Florida Landlord Estopped from Evicting Tenant Due to Acceptance of Late Rents
06 May 0 CommentsFlorida Landlord Estopped from Evicting Tenant Due to Acceptance of Late Rents. Landlords be aware that your acceptance of rent after issuance of a three-day notice in Florida may create a waiver of your ability to pursue eviction under certain
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