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Scott W. Dibbs

Thu, Mar 3, 2011 5:17 PM

(I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.)

I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease. Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research).

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Scott

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Scott W. Dibbs

Hill Ward Henderson
3700 Bank of America Plaza
101 East Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33602
http://www.hwhlaw.com
Main: 813-221-3900
Fax: 813-221-2900
Direct: 813-227-8464
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(I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.) I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease. Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research). Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Scott [http://www.hwhlaw.com/hwh-logo.gif] Scott W. Dibbs Hill Ward Henderson 3700 Bank of America Plaza 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.hwhlaw.com Main: 813-221-3900 Fax: 813-221-2900 Direct: 813-227-8464 sdibbs@hwhlaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information contained in this transmission may be privileged and confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error and then delete it. Thank you. CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: To comply with U.S. Treasury Department and IRS regulations, we are required to advise you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this transmittal, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed in this e-mail or attachment.

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harry (at) evict.com

Thu, Mar 3, 2011 5:22 PM

The Supreme Court only allows a nonlawyer to prepare leases for no more than
a year.

The owner of course can do whatever he wishes with whatever lease he wishes
to use.

See attached Supreme Court stuff.

Harry

LAW OFFICES OF
HEIST, WEISSE & DAVIS, P.A.
PH: 1 800 253 8428
FAX: 1 800 367 9038
"Serving the Property Management Professional"
Website: www.evict.com http://www.evict.com/
Email: harry@evict.com

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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org
[mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Scott W. Dibbs
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:17 PM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question

(I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail
out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.)

I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida
Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate
that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I
have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease.
Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there
any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one
year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find
an answer without having to do much research).

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Scott

http://www.hwhlaw.com/hwh-logo.gif
Scott W. Dibbs

Hill Ward Henderson
3700 Bank of America Plaza
101 East Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33602
http://www.hwhlaw.com http://www.hwhlaw.com
Main: 813-221-3900
Fax: 813-221-2900
Direct: 813-227-8464
sdibbs@hwhlaw.com

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information contained in this transmission may be
privileged and confidential information, and is intended only for the use of
the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not
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have received this transmission in error, please immediately reply to the
sender that you have received this communication in error and then delete
it. Thank you.

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otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this transmittal, is not
intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the
purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or
(ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction
or matter addressed in this e-mail or attachment.

The Supreme Court only allows a nonlawyer to prepare leases for no more than a year. The owner of course can do whatever he wishes with whatever lease he wishes to use. See attached Supreme Court stuff. Harry LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & DAVIS, P.A. PH: 1 800 253 8428 FAX: 1 800 367 9038 "Serving the Property Management Professional" Website: www.evict.com <http://www.evict.com/> Email: harry@evict.com THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED, AND INTENDED FOR THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE ONLY. ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. <http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=1016157733#!/profile.php?id=101615773 3> Description: Description: facebook From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Scott W. Dibbs Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:17 PM To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee' Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question (I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.) I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease. Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research). Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Scott http://www.hwhlaw.com/hwh-logo.gif Scott W. Dibbs Hill Ward Henderson 3700 Bank of America Plaza 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 <http://www.hwhlaw.com> http://www.hwhlaw.com Main: 813-221-3900 Fax: 813-221-2900 Direct: 813-227-8464 sdibbs@hwhlaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information contained in this transmission may be privileged and confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error and then delete it. Thank you. CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: To comply with U.S. Treasury Department and IRS regulations, we are required to advise you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this transmittal, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed in this e-mail or attachment.

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Scott W. Dibbs

Thu, Mar 3, 2011 5:36 PM

Harry, Thank you for the quick response. That's the answer I was hoping for. Much appreciated. Scott

From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of harry@evict.com
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:23 PM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question

The Supreme Court only allows a nonlawyer to prepare leases for no more than a year.

The owner of course can do whatever he wishes with whatever lease he wishes to use.

See attached Supreme Court stuff.

Harry

LAW OFFICES OF
HEIST, WEISSE & DAVIS, P.A.
PH: 1 800 253 8428
FAX: 1 800 367 9038
"Serving the Property Management Professional"
Website: www.evict.com http://www.evict.com/
Email: harry@evict.com mailto:harry@evict.com
THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED, AND INTENDED FOR THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE ONLY. ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Scott W. Dibbs
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:17 PM
To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee'
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question

(I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.)

I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease. Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research).

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Scott

[Image removed by sender. http://www.hwhlaw.com/hwh-logo.gif]
Scott W. Dibbs

Hill Ward Henderson
3700 Bank of America Plaza
101 East Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33602
http://www.hwhlaw.com
Main: 813-221-3900
Fax: 813-221-2900
Direct: 813-227-8464
sdibbs@hwhlaw.com

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information contained in this transmission may be privileged and confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error and then delete it. Thank you.

CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: To comply with U.S. Treasury Department and IRS regulations, we are required to advise you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this transmittal, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed in this e-mail or attachment.

Harry, Thank you for the quick response. That's the answer I was hoping for. Much appreciated. Scott From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of harry@evict.com Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:23 PM To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee' Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question The Supreme Court only allows a nonlawyer to prepare leases for no more than a year. The owner of course can do whatever he wishes with whatever lease he wishes to use. See attached Supreme Court stuff. Harry LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & DAVIS, P.A. PH: 1 800 253 8428 FAX: 1 800 367 9038 "Serving the Property Management Professional" Website: www.evict.com<http://www.evict.com/> Email: harry@evict.com<mailto:harry@evict.com> THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE IS CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED, AND INTENDED FOR THE PERSONS NAMED ABOVE ONLY. ALL OTHER USE, COPYING, OR DISTRIBUTION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. [Description: Description: facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=1016157733#!/profile.php?id=1016157733> From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Scott W. Dibbs Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 12:17 PM To: 'RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee' Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question (I apologize if you received this twice. I wasn't sure if I sent the e-mail out correctly the first time, so I re-sent it.) I have a question about the residential lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court early last year for use by non-lawyers. The forms indicate that they are intended for leases with a term not to exceed one year. I have a client that may want to use one of the forms for a two year lease. Other than the fact that the forms don't call for two witnesses, is there any reason they shouldn't be used for a lease with a term in excess of one year? (Admittedly, I don't do any residential leasing and am hoping to find an answer without having to do much research). Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. Scott [Image removed by sender. http://www.hwhlaw.com/hwh-logo.gif] Scott W. Dibbs Hill Ward Henderson 3700 Bank of America Plaza 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.hwhlaw.com Main: 813-221-3900 Fax: 813-221-2900 Direct: 813-227-8464 sdibbs@hwhlaw.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The information contained in this transmission may be privileged and confidential information, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately reply to the sender that you have received this communication in error and then delete it. Thank you. CIRCULAR 230 NOTICE: To comply with U.S. Treasury Department and IRS regulations, we are required to advise you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this transmittal, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any person for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed in this e-mail or attachment.

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[RPPTL LandTen] Residential lease form question