We recently expanded our law office and updated our signage to better serve our clients! Stop by today and visit us at our Lantana, Florida office location. Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC …
Power of Attorney in Florida
At some point in time, every individual should be thinking about some sort of estate planning. Whether it is a last will and testament, trust or power of attorney, it is always good to be …
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (Florida)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) is a federal law, 47 U.S.C. 227, that restricts debt collectors from telephone solicitations and the use of automated telephone equipment. Automated telephone equipment can be defined as computer …
Florida Landlord Change Locks on Tenant? (Self-Help)
A question we always seem to get asked is can a Florida Landlord resolve ongoing matters with a terrible Tenant by taking matters into his/her own hands without use of the Court system? The answer …
Valid 3 Day Notice
The first step in evicting a Florida Residential Tenant is to properly post/serve/mail a valid 3-Day Notice. Per Florida Statute 83.56(3), the 3-Day Notice is a demand for payment of past due rent or for …
Casualty Damage Florida Rental Property
Pursuant to Florida Statute 83.63, if the premises are damaged or destroyed other than by the wrongful or negligent acts of the Tenant, the Tenant may terminate the rental agreement and immediately vacate the premises. …
Can a Florida Landlord Retaliate after a Tenant Complains to the Landlord for Issues with the Leased Property?
Pursuant to Florida Statute 83.64, a Florida Landlord cannot discriminatorily increase a Tenant’s rental payment or decrease services provided to the Tenant if the Tenant has complained to a governmental agency, such as code enforcement, …
Bank Foreclosure on a Property with a Tenant in Florida
Ever since 2008 and the beginning of the recession, Florida has been a hotspot for foreclosures. Most of the time, the owner of the property is the one affected but what happens if the property …
Need Landlord-Tenant Representation Florida | 561.699.0399
Need Landlord-Tenant Representation Florida? In Florida, it is not uncommon for Landlords and Tenants to find themselves in a disagreement or dispute in the commercial or residential real estate setting. Whether it is a Tenant …
Mold and the Landlord/Tenant Relationship in Florida
Florida Mold? If you live in Florida, Mold occurs quite frequently due to the humidity and high rain percentage. Florida Statute 83.56 states that a Tenant must give the Landlord written notice of issues in the unit …
What is a Judgment of Eviction in Florida?
A Judgment of Eviction is when a Judge awards the Landlord possession of the property and directs the Clerk of Court to issue a Writ of Possession thereby having a Sheriff deliver possession of the …
How long does an Eviction take in Florida? | 561.699.0399
How long does the Eviction Process take in Florida? What is the time frame for an Eviction in Florida? We wish we had a magical answer. It is impossible to state an exact time frame from …
Circuit Civil vs. County Civil (Florida) | 561.699.0399
The courthouse maze can be a daunting place for individuals who are not familiar with the legal process. In Florida, the court systems are divided into Civil and Criminal. The Civil court system is further …
Garnishment Relief in Florida
Did you receive a Writ of Garnishment for a judgment on unpaid credit card bills? You might have some options before your wages are garnished. If you received a Writ of Garnishment, that means you …
Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC- New Law Office Location Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony (2.19.15)
The Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of The Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC in Lantana, Florida was a huge success! We would like to give a special thanks to our clients, colleagues, community, …
The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act was not extended by Congress (“PTFA”)
The 2009 Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act law (“PTFA”) upheld existing leases and required that tenants in foreclosed properties be given 90-days notice before being evicted in some situations. PTFA was originally set to expire …
Florida 4COP, Full Liquor license Available for Palm Beach County, FL
One of our long time clients has a Florida 4COP, Full Liquor license available for sale. The license is for use in Palm Beach County, FL and is intended for on-sale and off-sale use. Great …
Not a Small Fishing Town Anymore?
Lantana Florida is a South Florida gem. The town, is in beautiful Palm Beach County and conveniently located between Delray and West Palm Beach. Lantana, which has its roots as a small fishing town, only …
New Law Office Location in Lantana Florida
We are proud to announce the new location of the Law Office of Ryan S. Shipp, PLLC. With the help of family and friends, we were able to find, secure, and renovate our new home …
328.17 Nonjudicial sale of vessels in Florida
Is your Marina suffering from unpaid costs, storage charges or dockage fees? Is your Marina holding a vessel for failure to pay removal costs? Not only do these vessels add extra clutter to your Marina and …
