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Palm Beach Real Estate Litigation

Palm Beach Real Estate Litigation Attorneys

Serving Clients Throughout Southeastern Florida 

At Revah Law, our firm's reputation is built on the foundation of thousands of successfully handled cases, reflecting our deep commitment to delivering professional and strategic legal solutions. Our team is recognized and respected by past clients and within the legal community, where we are known for our thorough understanding of real estate law and our dedication to our clients' interests.

When you retain our firm, you can trust in our award-winning representation. Our attorneys’ knowledge and experience is evidenced by multiple accolades: 

  • inclusion in Super Lawyers, a prestigious honor reserved for outstanding lawyers who have achieved a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement; 
  • a perfect 10.0 rating on Avvo, an acknowledgment of excellence from both clients and peers; and 
  • the highest AV-Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, the nation’s premier legal directory, signifying the pinnacle of professional excellence obtained through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process.

At Revah Law, we are committed to helping landlords, tenants, neighbors, borrowers, lenders, and others navigate the complexities of real estate litigation with a clear focus on achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. Our approach is rooted in a thorough understanding of state and local law, meticulous preparation, and unwavering advocacy for our clients’ rights and interests.

To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our Palm Beach attorneys, call (888) 218-4125.

Our Real Estate Litigation Services

We help clients resolve disputes involving the following types of real estate litigation matters: 

  • Code violation representation.
  • Ejectments. 
  • Evictions/unlawful detainers. 
  • Foreclosure defense. 
  • Landlord/tenant disputes. 
  • Land use and zoning law. 
  • Florida partition actions. 
  • Quiet title actions. 
  • Security deposit litigation. 

When Must a Landlord Return a Security Deposit in Florida? 

After moving out, a tenant should receive their security deposit within 15 days of having left the property. However, if your landlord intends to keep your deposit because of property damage or violations, they have 30 days to send you a written explanation for why they are keeping the deposit. The letter should include a detailed outline of the damage they believe you have done to the property and a description of how much money they are keeping to cover those specific damages. 

Failure to send this letter can negate the landlord’s right to keep a security deposit. Tenants can go to small claims court to seek the court’s help in getting their security deposit back in cases where landlords fail to return their deposits and fail to send a written explanation within a month.

Handling Security Deposit Deductions for Pre-Existing Damage

If your Florida landlord withholds part of your security deposit for repairs, but you believe the damage already existed when you moved in, you can fight the deductions. While the burden of proof falls on the landlord to demonstrate the damage was your fault and not pre-existing, you will need to submit a written objection to your landlord. 

If you plan to object to the withholding of your deposit, you will need to have your move-in inspection report (if one was completed) and any photos you took documenting the pre-existing damage. Then, contact your landlord and explain your disagreement with the deductions. 

Be sure to send the letter through a certified or verifiable method so you can have proof of delivery. If you can't reach an agreement, involving a real estate attorney can be a strong next step, as they can help navigate the dispute resolution process or even file a lawsuit in small claims court to recover your withheld funds. 

Consult with Our Firm 

Revah Law focuses on delivering clear, strategic solutions in real estate litigation cases. When you retain our services, you benefit from our meticulous preparation and extensive experience in handling such cases. We are known to advocate strongly for our clients and can work tirelessly to help you achieve favorable case outcomes. Top of Form

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Testimonials

    “Highly recommend.”
    “I used this law firm to advise me on commercial closings and landlord-tenant law. These attorneys are knowledgeable and efficient.”
    - Bryan S.
    “I highly recommend their team to anyone looking for legal advice.”
    “Phil and his team were very professional and helped me throughout each step of the process. The case had a hearing that included the tenant in court. Phil was able to professionally state my case and quoted statutes that ended with a judgement in my favor.”
    - Brandon H.
    “We were immediately greeted by attorney Phil Revah who had a profound knowledge of landlord tenant law.”
    “Due to the lawyer’s efforts, we ended up settling the lawsuit and recovering possession of both eviction properties within 3 weeks of filing both cases.”
    - Naomie O.
    “Phil, is a good attorney.”
    “I had an unlawful detainer case and he got the job done.”
    - Jason M.
    “Eviction was done in 28 days. Would use them again.”
    “I used this law firm to evict my tenant on Hollywood Beach. They were running an daycare business out of the apartment we rented and they were subletting.”
    - Alexander K.
    “The eviction lawyers were very professional and extremely knowledgeable.”
    “One of my colleagues called this firm for information on doing a residential eviction for a single family home she rented in Hollywood, FL.”
    - Nicolas W.
    “Would recommend!”
    “The staff at Revah Law were all very professional and responsive throughout the process.”
    - Otoniel L.
    “Great firm.”
    “Phil is an excellent attorney - precise, informative and very honest!”
    - Paul L.