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Community Ask The Juris Doctor

Safety James A. Cioffi J.D., most leases do not contain the remedy you are seeking. If
Attorney-At-Law
you do not take possession as you had agreed to do and pay
What happens to me the rent, the landlord may retain any deposit you paid as
liquidated damages and you could be sued for the entire rent
By Keith Echols if I cannot fulfill my for the period of the lease. The landlord must make a good
Director of Security obligations under a faith effort to find another tenant. If no replacement tenant is
St. Moritz Security lease? obtained, you will be responsible for the total rent you agreed
With four months left in hurricane season. I just to pay for the lease period unless the lease provides otherwise.
wanted to reiterate the importance of making early Dear Juris Doctor; In addition, Florida Statutes provide that the prevailing party
preparations for any impending storms headed I am 85 years old and live in in any litigation of a lease may recover reasonable attorneys’
our way. I’m sure you all are aware of the damage Maryland. I signed a seasonal lease of a condominium unit in fees and costs from the non-prevailing party. I suggest you try
left behind by Hurricane Beryl and the thousands July 2024 for the period February 1 through April 30, 2025. to obtain a replacement tenant to whom you can assign the
effected by it. My health is declining. If I am too sick to travel to Florida lease. Your landlord will have to approve the assignment so be
Stocking up on food, water, ice, batteries, on February 1st, can I cancel the lease? certain to search for a tenant who is financially able to perform
candles, and other supplies you may need during Stephen in Baltimore your obligations under the lease. Also, the condominium
an emergency is an essential part of being ready. association will have to approve the replacement tenant.
Also, remove any items or material that could pose Dear Stephen; Sincerely, J.D.
a threat to your home or your neighbor’s. Illness and even death are not legal excuses for If you have a legal question in the area of real estate,
As your security provider, we are always ready to nonperformance of a lease unless there is a specific provision mortgage modifications, estate planning, wills, trusts or
lend a hand and together we can make a difference. addressing those circumstances. The standard provisions of probate, please submit it to james@jcclaw.com.
Never hesitate to call security at (561) 627-1600, if
you see something, say something!
PGA POA Communication Corner from page 1 Hurricane Protection, Prevention And Preparation
Hurricane season is upon us! From June 1 to November
30 the chance for a potential hurricane happening in Florida
(on land). All snapping turtles have an extremely painful
Editorial Board bite. If you encounter one, admire it from a safe distance! is a distinct possibility. The NOAA prediction for 2024

Why so much turtle talk? Because of our ponds and
is a very high likelihood (85 percent chance) of an above
waterways throughout PGA National, we expect to see a normal Atlantic hurricane season with 17 to 25 named
Editor: James A. Cioffi lot of turtle activity. You may have seen a turtle trying to storms, 8 to 13 hurricanes and 4 to 7 major hurricanes. The
james@jcclaw.com cross a busy road in one of our communities. PLEASE drive PGA National POA website (www.pga-poa.com) offers
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA defensively (and slowly) and keep alert to the conditions on great hurricane information and handy tips. You can find
Gail Coppage, POA the road to avoid hitting a turtle. If you see a turtle trying the hurricane handout in the left-hand column of the POA
Commissioner Maria Marino to cross the road, and you want to stop your car, bike or website home page, under Docs and Forms.
Katie Roundtree walk to help along the turtle, please just move them to the Be prepared, check your home for loose gutters and tiles,
Contributing side of the road where the turtle was headed. How do you have your trees trimmed if necessary and remember to bring
Reporter: Don Kiselewski
pick up the turtle? If you feel confident in moving the turtle in outside decorations if a storm is coming. Remember,
Your editors strongly believe that the number (NEVER touch a snapping turtle), grab the turtle with both strong winds can even throw around heavy objects so please
of people who do become involved with any hands a little more than half-way down its shell and point it remember to secure all outside items, even heavy items like
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s to the nearest pond, in the direction the turtle was headed. bird baths. Left outside during a storm, these items become
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. Please be safe when being a good turtle Samaritan! Thank projectiles into your home or a neighbor’s home. The better
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute you for doing your part to support and enjoy our amazing prepared and informed you are, the safer you will be!
articles or current, timely news items and/or wildlife in PGA National. Enjoy August! Have fun and please be safe!
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Wanted

People are vandalizing
golf courses after play
hours. Sand traps, greens
and fairways are being
damaged. If you see
anyone on courses after
hours, please call POA
Security at 627-1600 or
Resort Security, 627-2000.
Thank you.