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Fernando A. Prego
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Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 0124811
Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar  # 0124811
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4 Questions Answered
- Q. My landlord leased the unit to another person after i gave written notice of my intent to extend my lease.
- A: If a tenant exercises the option to extend the lease with the proper notice and in compliance with the terms set forth in the lease, the landlord generally does not have the right to reject the tenant’s exercise of that option.
Lease options to extend are typically binding on the landlord as long as the tenant meets the specific requirements outlined in the lease, including any deadline for notice and other conditions. Once the tenant fulfills these requirements, the lease should automatically extend under the pre-agreed terms, and the landlord generally cannot refuse unless there is a clause explicitly granting the landlord the discretion to deny the extension.
However, if the tenant ... Read More
- Q. I live in a Pinellas condo. My HOA won’t let me board my windows for a hurricane. Am I allowed to?
- A: Hi, the response to this question entirely depends on the language of the HOA's Declaration and any governing documents relating to alterations/improvements to the home. Some HOAs do not allow certain modifications, which may include affixing plywood to the windows of the home.
- Q. I found out my neighbor's mobile home is partially in my property. What settlement options can I offer my neighbor?
- A: Under Florida law, the encroachment of your neighbor's mobile home, well, and driveway on your property raises several legal concerns, particularly as it relates to your ability to sell the property. A potential buyer's survey during the due diligence period will almost certainly reveal these encroachments, which could complicate or prevent the sale. Since you did not purchase title insurance, addressing this issue now is crucial to avoid future disputes.
Here are a few potential options you can offer your neighbor:
Easement Agreement: You can offer to grant your neighbor an easement, which would allow them to continue using the portion of your property their mobile home, well, ... Read More
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