Business Rent
“Main Street” aka small businesses are closed and unable to bring in revenue. Most local businesses have only a few weeks of financial reserves, so paying the April and May rent is of concern.
While residential evictions have been stopped in Florida until late May, business evictions can still proceed.
While the eviction process often takes several months, no business owner wants to be in that legal proceeding. Landlords often have their own loans to pay, so they are also hurting because of the crisis.
If you can’t pay your rent, what should you do? The best thing to do is to contact your landlord and ask what the options are. Most landlords are willing to talk, and with the current economic situation, if they evict you they may not get another tenant.
If your landlord is being difficult and you want to reopen in a few weeks when the crisis ends, having an experienced lawyer is your best option. If you have any questions about renegotiating rent or just want an experienced advocate on your side, give us a call at 727-729-2719 and we will help you.
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