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Thu, Jan 16, 2020 7:52 PM

After reading this proposed amendment, I am opposed to its enactment. I am in agreement with and adopt by reference the statements and positions of the other members opposing this amendment. Thank you.

Regards,

Anthony J. Horky, Esq.
Anthony J. Horky, P.A.
Ph.: (561) 989-3206
Email: ahorky@horkylaw.com
www.bocabusinesslawyer.com
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On Jan 16, 2020, at 1:32 PM, Brenda Ezell brenda@ezellfirmpa.com wrote:

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

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After reading this proposed amendment, I am opposed to its enactment. I am in agreement with and adopt by reference the statements and positions of the other members opposing this amendment. Thank you. Regards, Anthony J. Horky, Esq. Anthony J. Horky, P.A. Ph.: (561) 989-3206 Email: ahorky@horkylaw.com www.bocabusinesslawyer.com Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2020, at 1:32 PM, Brenda Ezell <brenda@ezellfirmpa.com> wrote: Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this. Thank you. Brenda Best regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. <image001.jpg> <image002.png> 3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.432.3200 (o) 904-432-3201 (f) www.ezellfirmpa.com<http://www.ezellfirmpa.com/> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain information which is legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. <HB 6069.pdf> _______________________________________________ landten mailing list landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/landten

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Harry Heist

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 7:59 PM

Note line 26.

About 20 years ago or so, the law did not say "default judgment" and the law
was changed to clarify this.

This was to close a loophole where while there would be a default, it was
not clear that this would be a default judgment of eviction with writ to
follow. Back then, some judges were setting hearings where there should not
have been one and this tightened that up.

The Florida Apartment Association was the main force behind cleaning that up
back then.

The various legal services organizations in Florida have wanted this change
for years and would argue that the tenants were not given due process if
they were required to place money into the court registry saying that the
tenant was forced to "pay to play"

Harry

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To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069
which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how
evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments
from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a
position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

BCS

3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202

Jacksonville, FL 32257

904.432.3200 (o)

904-432-3201 (f)

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Note line 26. About 20 years ago or so, the law did not say "default judgment" and the law was changed to clarify this. This was to close a loophole where while there would be a default, it was not clear that this would be a default judgment of eviction with writ to follow. Back then, some judges were setting hearings where there should not have been one and this tightened that up. The Florida Apartment Association was the main force behind cleaning that up back then. The various legal services organizations in Florida have wanted this change for years and would argue that the tenants were not given due process if they were required to place money into the court registry saying that the tenant was forced to "pay to play" Harry LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK P.A. PH: 1 800 253 8428 FAX: 1 800 367 9038 "Serving the Property Management Professional" Website: <http://www.evict.com/> www.evict.com Email: <mailto:harry@evict.com> harry@evict.com <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heist-Weisse-Wolk-PA/343965575625870> Visit us on Facebook 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. From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this. Thank you. Brenda Best regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. BCS 3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.432.3200 (o) 904-432-3201 (f) <http://www.ezellfirmpa.com/> www.ezellfirmpa.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain information which is legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Deborah Marks

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 8:14 PM

Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death.

Deborah Marks
Deborah Marks, PLLC
18495 South Dixie Highway
Suite 134
Miami, FL 33157
305-372-9400

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On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist harry@evict.com wrote:

This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them.

I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well.

I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know.

This must be defeated.

Harry

LAW OFFICES OF
HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK P.A.
PH: 1 800 253 8428
FAX: 1 800 367 9038
"Serving the Property Management Professional"
Website: 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 Brenda Ezell
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

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3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32257
904.432.3200 (o)
904-432-3201 (f)
www.ezellfirmpa.com

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Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death. Deborah Marks Deborah Marks, PLLC 18495 South Dixie Highway Suite 134 Miami, FL 33157 305-372-9400 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist <harry@evict.com> wrote: > > > This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them. > > I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well. > > I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know. > > This must be defeated. > > Harry > > LAW OFFICES OF > HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK P.A. > PH: 1 800 253 8428 > FAX: 1 800 367 9038 > "Serving the Property Management Professional" > Website: www.evict.com > Email: harry@evict.com > <image003.png> > > Visit us on Facebook > > > 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. > > > From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell > Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM > To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee > Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 > > Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this. > > Thank you. > > Brenda > > > > Best regards, > > Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. > > <image004.jpg> > > <image005.png> > 3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202 > Jacksonville, FL 32257 > 904.432.3200 (o) > 904-432-3201 (f) > www.ezellfirmpa.com > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain information which is legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. > > _______________________________________________ > landten mailing list > landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org > http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/landten

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Brenda Ezell

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 8:52 PM

Deborah, can you provide the other two bill numbers?

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.
Ezell Law Firm, P.A.
3560 Cardinal Point Dr., Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 432-3200
www.ezellfirmpa.com

-------- Original message --------
From: Deborah Marks deborahmarkslaw@gmail.com
Date: 1/16/20 15:15 (GMT-05:00)
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death.

Deborah Marks
Deborah Marks, PLLC
18495 South Dixie Highway
Suite 134
Miami, FL 33157
305-372-9400

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist harry@evict.com wrote:

This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them.

I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well.

I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know.

This must be defeated.

Harry

LAW OFFICES OF
HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK 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
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heist-Weisse-Wolk-PA/343965575625870
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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

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3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32257
904.432.3200 (o)
904-432-3201 (f)
www.ezellfirmpa.com http://www.ezellfirmpa.com/

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Deborah, can you provide the other two bill numbers? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. Ezell Law Firm, P.A. 3560 Cardinal Point Dr., Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 432-3200 www.ezellfirmpa.com -------- Original message -------- From: Deborah Marks <deborahmarkslaw@gmail.com> Date: 1/16/20 15:15 (GMT-05:00) To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org> Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death. Deborah Marks Deborah Marks, PLLC 18495 South Dixie Highway Suite 134 Miami, FL 33157 305-372-9400 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist <harry@evict.com> wrote: This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them. I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well. I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know. This must be defeated. Harry LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK 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> <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Heist-Weisse-Wolk-PA/343965575625870> <image003.png> Visit us on Facebook 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. From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this. Thank you. Brenda Best regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. <image004.jpg> <image005.png> 3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.432.3200 (o) 904-432-3201 (f) www.ezellfirmpa.com<http://www.ezellfirmpa.com/> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain information which is legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. _______________________________________________ landten mailing list landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org http://mailman.fsr.com/mailman/listinfo/landten

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Gregory R. Haney

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 8:53 PM

It was introduced in the House by Rep. Anna Eskamani (District 47/Orange County). You can track the bill here: https://public.lobbytools.com/index.cfm?type=bills&id=55730

The Senate Bill that Brenda mentioned (Sen. Torres) can be tracked here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1528

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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org On Behalf Of Kristopher Fernandez
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:42 PM
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

I am strongly against it the change. Without the “default” language, a tenant can plead any defense the wants to plead, valid or not. The result is to delay the landlord from quickly regaining possession of its property. It will also increase the landlord’s attorney fees if I now have to have an evidentiary hearing to overcome the tenant’s defenses and obtain an eviction judgment.

. Do you know who is proposing the change and why?

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Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

[BCS]

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3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202
Jacksonville, FL 32257
904.432.3200 (o)
904-432-3201 (f)
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It was introduced in the House by Rep. Anna Eskamani (District 47/Orange County). You can track the bill here: https://public.lobbytools.com/index.cfm?type=bills&id=55730 The Senate Bill that Brenda mentioned (Sen. Torres) can be tracked here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1528 [Trenam Law]<https://www.trenam.com/> GREGORY R. HANEY | ATTORNEY Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law Dir: 727-820-3958 | Fax: 727-502-3409 | email<mailto:GHaney@trenam.com> | vcard<http://www.trenam.com/vcards/Gregory%20R.%20Haney.vcf> | bio<https://www.trenam.com/people-list/gregory-scott-r-haney/> [cid:image002.png@01D5CC85.04E28B50]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/trenam-kemker>[cid:image003.png@01D5CC85.04E28B50]<https://twitter.com/TrenamLaw>[cid:image004.png@01D5CC85.04E28B50]<https://www.facebook.com/trenamlaw> 101 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 2700, Tampa, FL 33602 200 Central Avenue, Suite 1600, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Main: 813-223-7474 (Tampa) or 727-896-7171 (St. Pete) | www.trenam.com<http://www.trenam.com> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail transmission, and any documents, files or previous e-mail messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this transmission is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by reply e-mail, or by telephone at the direct dial number above and destroy the original transmission and its attachments without reading or saving in any manner. Thank you. From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> On Behalf Of Kristopher Fernandez Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:42 PM To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org> Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 I am strongly against it the change. Without the “default” language, a tenant can plead any defense the wants to plead, valid or not. The result is to delay the landlord from quickly regaining possession of its property. It will also increase the landlord’s attorney fees if I now have to have an evidentiary hearing to overcome the tenant’s defenses and obtain an eviction judgment. . Do you know who is proposing the change and why? Kristopher E. Fernandez, Esquire Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney 114 S. Fremont Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 832-6340 (813) 601-3257 (after hours) (813) 251-0438 (fax) NOTICE: This email (including any attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521, is confidential and legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you received the message in error and then delete it. Thank you. From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> <landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org>> On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 1:29 PM To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org<mailto:landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org>> Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this. Thank you. Brenda Best regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. [BCS] [cid:image008.png@01D5CC84.FF24F860] 3560 Cardinal Point Drive, Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 904.432.3200 (o) 904-432-3201 (f) www.ezellfirmpa.com<http://www.ezellfirmpa.com/> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may contain information which is legally privileged or otherwise exempt from disclosure. They are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom this e-mail is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to believe that you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete this message immediately from your computer. Any other use, retention, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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According to the Section’s legislative consultants, these bills do not appear to have any significant chance of advancing through the legislative process.

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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 3:53 PM
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Deborah, can you provide the other two bill numbers?

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-------- Original message --------
From: Deborah Marks deborahmarkslaw@gmail.com
Date: 1/16/20 15:15 (GMT-05:00)
To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death.

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On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist harry@evict.com wrote:

This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them.

I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well.

I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know.

This must be defeated.

Harry

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From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell
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Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

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According to the Section’s legislative consultants, these bills do not appear to have any significant chance of advancing through the legislative process. [cid:image003.jpg@01D51FA2.FDE2A630] Arthur J. Menor Partner, Board Certified in Real Estate Law Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers ________________________________ Shutts & Bowen LLP CityPlace Tower, 525 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 1100 | West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Direct: (561) 650-8510 | Fax: (561) 822-5510 | Cell: (561) 358-1572 E-Mail<mailto:AMenor@shutts.com> | Biography <http://www.shutts.com/lawyer/arthur-j-menor> | V-Card<http://www.shutts.com/index.php?vcard&id=895> | Website<http://www.shutts.com> Please consider the environment before printing this email From: landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:landten-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] On Behalf Of Brenda Ezell Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2020 3:53 PM To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 EXTERNAL: This email originated from outside of the SHUTTS email system. Do not respond, click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe. Deborah, can you provide the other two bill numbers? Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Regards, Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S. Ezell Law Firm, P.A. 3560 Cardinal Point Dr., Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL 32257 (904) 432-3200 www.ezellfirmpa.com -------- Original message -------- From: Deborah Marks <deborahmarkslaw@gmail.com> Date: 1/16/20 15:15 (GMT-05:00) To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee <landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org> Subject: Re: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069 Another no vote here. There are three bad bills out there now. All strike the requirements relative to posting $ in the registry or forfeiting a defense. But, one includes a right of first refusal if the unit is to be sold, essentially imposes rent control across the board and prohibits “discrimination” based upon things like credit score and criminal background (among other horrors.) these ALL need a swift death. Deborah Marks Deborah Marks, PLLC 18495 South Dixie Highway Suite 134 Miami, FL 33157 305-372-9400 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Harry Heist <harry@evict.com> wrote: This is not the first time that this has been introduced as a bill or was close to it. I dealt with all the Section 83 issues for the Florida Apartment Association for 25 years as their prior Legal Counsel and continue to assist them on all the bills that involve them. I can assure you that this will be vehemently opposed by the Florida Apartment Association and also the National Association of Residential Property Managers which has a number of chapters in Florida. Most of the members are our clients as well. I will keep you informed from the Florida Apartment Association and NARPM end of it and can put you in touch with all the government affairs staff and lobbyist. FAA uses Ron Book who many of you know. This must be defeated. Harry LAW OFFICES OF HEIST, WEISSE & WOLK P.A. 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To: RPPTL Landlord Tenant Committee landten@lists.flabarrpptl.org
Subject: [RPPTL LandTen] HB 6069

Good afternoon. Attached for your consideration and comment is HB 6069 which was just introduced this week. This bill seriously impacts how evictions will proceed so I thought it would be a good idea to get comments from all of you who practice in this area in advance of the Section taking a position on this.

Thank you.

Brenda

Best regards,

Brenda B. Ezell, B.C.S.

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