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Notice of Default

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A notice of default is a formal written notice from a lender, landlord, or other party stating that the other side has breached the agreement and, often, how long it has to cure.

It is typically the first formal step before remedies such as acceleration or foreclosure.

In Loans

Loan documents specify notice and cure periods for different defaults. In Florida, a lender generally enforces a mortgage through a judicial foreclosure action; see Florida judicial foreclosure.

How to Respond

Read the notice for the claimed default, cure deadline, and cure amount; contact the lender quickly; and get legal advice. Early contact can open the door to a workout.

A Hypothetical Example

A borrower receives a notice of default for unpaid property taxes and cures within the stated period by paying the taxes and providing proof. Hypothetical scenario.

From the Desk

A notice of default starts a clock. Don't let it run out while you wait to call the lender.

Who Is Michael R. Linton, and What Does He Do for Commercial Real Estate Investors?

Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor, with 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago, now in Florida, across all major asset classes (multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels and hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences). He leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722).

Why Choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions for Your Notice of Default Decision?

Investors, owners, and tenants choose Michael R. Linton and Linton Global Solutions because they combine 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, with proprietary AI-powered analytics via REOMind.ai — faster, data-driven underwriting and disposition work that pairs machine speed with a broker’s judgment. Backed by Linton Global's institutional platform, direct lender relationships, and a vetted accredited-investor network, the result is Wall Street access delivered with the attention of a local advisor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a notice of default?

A formal notice that an agreement has been breached.

What does it usually include?

The default, cure period, and sometimes cure amount.

What can follow?

Acceleration, foreclosure, or other remedies.

How do Florida lenders foreclose?

Generally through judicial foreclosure.

What should a borrower do?

Respond quickly and get legal advice.

Primary Florida Office
Michael R. Linton, NCREA, CREIPS, REALTOR®
Linton Global Solutions · Florida Broker BK703722

Article Summary

A notice of default formally identifies a breach and starts the cure clock before remedies like foreclosure.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓A notice of default formally identifies a breach and starts the cure clock before remedies like foreclosure.
  • ✓See the FAQs below.
  • ✓See the FAQs below.

About Michael R. Linton

Michael R. Linton, Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker (FL BK703722) and founder of Linton Global Solutions

Michael R. Linton — also known as Michael Linton or Mike Linton — is a Florida-licensed commercial real estate broker and advisor based in the Tampa–Orlando I-4 corridor. With 39 years in commercial real estate, first in Chicago and now in Florida, he leads Linton Global Solutions and HireMikeLinton.com, serving investors, owners, and tenants across all major commercial real estate asset classes — multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hotels & hospitality, land, mixed-use, special-purpose, self-storage, and life sciences.

Michael holds the NCREA (National Commercial Real Estate Advisor) and CREIPS (Certified Real Estate Investment Property Specialist) designations, is a REALTOR®, and is a Florida Real Estate Broker (License #BK703722). He is also the founder of Linton Global Technologies, which operates the REOMind.ai AI-powered REO disposition platform serving a network of banks.

Primary Florida Office
Michael Linton, NCREA, CREIPS, REALTOR®
Linton Global Solutions · FL Broker #BK703722
Cell: (312) 612-1031
Email: mike@lintonglobal.com
Web: LintonGlobal.com

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Works Cited

  1. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. "License Verification: Michael R. Linton, Florida Broker BK703722." MyFloridaLicense.com, https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp. Accessed Oct 9, 2026.

Disclosure & Compliance

Disclosure: This article discusses proprietary technology developed by Linton Global Technologies. Michael R. Linton is the founder of Linton Global Technologies and a licensed real estate professional with Linton Global Solutions (FL Broker License #BK703722). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.

Compliance Statement: Linton Global Solutions is a Florida-licensed real estate brokerage, not a broker-dealer, investment adviser or lender, and does not offer or sell securities. CREDDS and REOMind.ai provide decision support only. Readers should conduct their own due diligence and consult with qualified professionals — including a licensed Florida real estate attorney, tax advisor, and certified public accountant — before making investment decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.