LTC 295-2024 Tenant Know Your Rights Workshop for 337 20 Street residentsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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LETTER TO COMMISSION
Honorable Mayor Steven Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Rickele Wiliams, Interim City Manager f'[)
July 16,2024
Tenant Know Your Rights Workshop for 337 20 Street residents.
The purpose of this Letter to Commission ("LTC)is to provide an update on developments
regarding the property at 337 20"Street and the steps being taken to support these residents.
On July 1,2024,Riviera Plaza Apartments LLC issued a notice requiring all tenants at the property
to vacate the premises by August 31,2024 (see attached).This notice caused concern and
uncertainty among the tenants regarding their housing rights and available resources.There are
56 apartment units,however we are not able to confirm the actual number of tenants that will be
impacted.
In response to these circumstances,the Office of Housing and Community Services ("HCS")is
coordinating a Tenant Know Your Rights Workshop for 337 20"Street residents,provided by Legal
Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services).The in-person workshop is scheduled for Thursday,
July 18,2024,at 5:30 pm,located at the Miami Beach Regional Library at 227 23rd Street,Miami
Beach.The purpose of this workshop,provided in English and Spanish,is to educate tenants about
their legal rights concerning this situation.After the presentation,Legal Services will provide case-
specific support.The Miami-Dade County Office of Housing Advocacy is also scheduled to attend
the event to provide additional support where possible.
Additionally,HCS has canvassed the building and provided support with local resources and
referrals to approximately 37 tenants thus far.They have also partnered with the Housing Authority
of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB)to identify tenants in the building who hold Section 8 vouchers,
facilitating connections with local landlords who accept such vouchers whenever feasible.
Furthermore,HCS has distributed flyers (see attached)about the workshop to ensure tenants are
informed about the event and encouraged to attend for crucial information and personalized
assistance from Legal Services of Greater Miami and the Miami-Dade County Office of Housing
Advocacy.
Should you have additional questions,please contact Alba Tarre,Department Director,Office of
Housing and Community Services,at 305.673.7491 or via email at albatarre@miamibeachfl.gov.
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We have the privilege of representing the Landlord concerning the above-referenced Lease Th !rd#<t_.:.At thistimet±"'P Lai !iord has appreciated your tenancy in the peruses.U">
Te.the Landlord has decided to redevelop the property.Therefore,it mast terminateyourmonth-to-month tenancy.
Because the Landlord values your tenancy,even though your Lease only requires
a 30-day notice for terminating your month-to-month tenancy,the Landlord has decided
to give you a full two months of notice.Accordingly,your Lease is hereby terminated.
effective August 31,2024.You must vacate the premises and deliver vacant,broom-
clean possession to the Landiord by midnight on August 31,2024
Should you fail to vacate the premises by this date,the Landlori reserves the right
to fle an eviction lawsuit and obtain a final judgment of eviction to remove you from the
premises.It is the Landlord's sincere hope and desire that you will cooperate in this
process,vacate the premises by August 31,2024,and avoid any legal action.
Please be advised that the Landlord expects you to continue complying with your
contractual obligations under the Lease,including timely payment of rent for July and
August.However,in recognition of your long-standing tenancy and as a means of
assisting you in vacating the premises,the Landlord agrees to the following.
lf you vacate the premises by midnight,August 31,2024 and deliver broom-clean
,·'or to the Landlord,along with the keys to the premises,then the Landlord will
possess7.,Ks509 within 15 days after the end of August 2024.It is our client's
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Due to the current situation in your building
located at 337 20 street,Legal Services of
Greater Miami will conduct a presentation to
inform you on Florida Landlord/Tenant law.
Thursday,July 18,2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 23 Street,Miami Beach
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Pulido at KevinPulido@miamibeachfl.gov.
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