The practice
Tenant representation.
Prepared for litigation.
Residential tenancy disputes call for more than a general understanding of the lease. Garry’s practice examines the facts, statutory requirements and the conduct of those involved.
Lease terms & property conditions.
Review of residential agreements, repair concerns, maintenance obligations and the supporting record. Statutory notices, potential rent-related remedies and Chapter 83 coverage are assessed before a course of action is recommended.
Florida Statutes §§ 83.51, 83.56 & 83.60, where applicable
Prohibited self-help & interference.
Assessment of utility interruptions, lock changes, unlawful exclusion and other prohibited conduct. Available damages and injunctive remedies depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
Florida Statutes § 83.67, where applicable
Retaliation & eviction defense.
Representation when a tenant faces a possession action or potentially retaliatory conduct. Defenses, procedural requirements and court-registry obligations require close attention to the facts and the case.
Florida Statutes §§ 83.60 & 83.64, where applicable
Evidence, inspections & the record.
Leases, correspondence, photographs and relevant public records inform the assessment. Official code-enforcement findings may provide important evidence when property conditions are in dispute.
Documentation and case preparation
Management conduct & individual accountability.
Examination of the conduct of owners, management companies and individual agents to identify potentially responsible parties. Each potential claim is examined against the evidence and the applicable law.
Case-specific assessment of responsibility
Deposits, charges & fee recovery.
Review of disputed deposits, charges and potential fee-shifting provisions. Recoverable fees, costs and the financial terms of representation require an individual assessment and an engagement agreement.
Florida Statutes §§ 83.48 & 83.49, where applicable
These summaries identify areas of practice, not instructions for withholding rent or responding to court proceedings. Chapter 83 coverage and available remedies depend on the arrangement and circumstances. Read the Florida Legislature’s Chapter 83 text.