How Miami Heat Owner Raanan Katz Is Trying To Use Miami Heat Players To Wipe Out RK Centers Debt

Raanan Katz, RK Centers Owner, is trying to wipe out RK Centers debt using Miami Heat Players. Raanan Katz and RK Centers (former Associates) sent a letters to the City of North Miami, making the "irresistible offer". Below is the text of the letters Raanant Katz sent to the City with proposed "DONATIONS" in exchange to eliminate RK Centers debt. We all remember how RK Centers and Raanan Katz ripped-off family with special needs little Jewish girl.

RAANAN KATZ

First letter

"RK ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 111 • Dedham, Massachusetts 02027-0111
Telephone: 781-320-0001 • Facsimile: 781.320-3610
17100 Collins Avenue • Suite 225
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
Telephone: 305-949-4110 • Facsimile: 305.948-3410
Website: rkcenters.com Email: rkatz@rkcenters.com
June 17, 2011
Russell Benford
City Manager
City of North Miami
776 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33161
E-mail: rbenford northmiamifl.gov
RE: City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens against RK Causeway Plaza

Dear Russell:
I thought that my enclosed letter to you would bring the matter to a conclusion because all of the old violations did not belong to us, but to former tenants from before we purchased the shopping center, some of who are long gone.
I would appreciate it if we can settle this matter prior to June 28, 2011, based or my letter, but if it is not possible, please put us on the agenda and let us know the date, time and place where we need to be.
My son, Dan Katz, and our in-house attorney Gavin Kahn will attend the meeting.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Raanan Katz
cc: Dan Katz
Gavin Kahn, Esq. Mayor Pierre"

 Second Letter

"RK ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 111 • Dedham, Massachusetts 02027-0111 Telephone: 781-320-0001 • Facsimile: 781-320.3610
17100 Col ins Avenue • Suite 225
Sunny Islas Beach, Florida 33160
Telephone: 305-949-4110 • Facsimile: 306-948-3410
Website: 'rkcenters.com'
Email: rkatz@rkcenters.com
June 13, 2011
VIA US MAIL
& E-MAIL (rbenford(~northmlamifl.gov)
Russell Benford
City Manager
City of North Miami 776 N.E. 125th Street North Miami, FL 33161
Re: City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens Against RK Causeway Plaza, LLC 12117 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, Case #ZZZCE-2005-00337
12155 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, Case #FLEIN-2010-00290


Dear Mr. Benford:

I am writing to you in an effort to settle the above-mentioned City of North Miami Code Enforcement Liens against my company, RK Causeway Plaza, LLC. ("RK"). Our attorneys have attempted to resolve these issues, but have reached an impasse. RK has been a landlord in the City of North Miami for many years and has always valued its relationship with the City. I am hopeful that we can come to a resolution very soon.
Please note that RK is the landlord and property owner of the above-referenced locations and that the liens were the result of code violations (building without permit) by former tenants several years ago. Additionally, both code violations were brought in compliance and closed within one year of issuance. A former employee of RK was handling these issues and they were not brought to the attention of management. In August 2010, RK's management received a Notice of Unresolved Code Violations. Since that time, we have made continuous good faith efforts to resolve these cases with the City of North Miami.
We understand the law on this matter. However, it is unfair to hold the landlord responsible for the actions of its former tenants many years ago. We are not seeking preferential treatment. We are simply asking the City to be fair and reasonable given the circumstances and the fact that RK was not responsible for the code violations.
In the spirit of reaching a settlement, and continuing a positive relationship with the City, RK proposes the following resolution: RK will donate $10,000.00 to the City of North Miami's Parks and Recreation Department to sponsor a basketball shooting skills tournament in the City of North Miami. This community event would generate good will for everyone involved. Additionally, if requested by the City during September 1, 2011 — October 31, 2011, I will use my best efforts to secure a current or former Miami Heat player to attend the event.
Please let me know if this offer is acceptable to the City of North Miami. If you are unable to approve this offer, we respectfully request a City Commission hearing to discuss this proposal. Thank you for your time and consideration of our offer.
Sincerely,
RK Associates,
Raanan Katz"

RK Centers Registered Trademark For Financial Affairs, Monetary Affairs

Oh, really? Financial affairs, monetary affairs, insurance??? 
Raanan Katz, the owner of RK Centers, has a criminal conviction related to his "real estate financial, monetary affairs" business, and now low-educated RK Center's owner will teach America his success in "financial affairs, monetary affairs" strategy.

 Read on this blog what RK centers customers claim in the court  regarding RK Centers, RK Associates, and Raanan Katz "financial and monetary affairs" business.

However, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for RK ASSOCIATES by RK CENTERS, LLC, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160 and later the trademark filing was REGISTERED.
The USPTO has given the RK ASSOCIATES trademark serial number of 85328393.
The correspondent listed for RK ASSOCIATES is MICHAEL B. CHESAL of PERETZ CHESAL and HERRMANN, PL, 201 S BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1750, MIAMI, FL 33131-4329 .
The RK ASSOCIATES trademark is filed in the category of Insurance & Financial Services .
The description provided to the USPTO for RK ASSOCIATES is real estate leasing and leasing of shopping center space.

Word Mark:     RK ASSOCIATES
Status/Status Date:    REGISTERED 5/22/2012
Serial Number:     85328393
Filing Date:     5/24/2011
Registration Number:     4145472
Registration Date:     5/22/2012
Goods and Services:     real estate leasing and leasing of shopping center space
Mark Description:     NOT AVAILABLE
Type Of Mark:     Service Mark
Published For Opposition Date:     3/6/2012
Last Applicant/Owner:     RK CENTERS, LLC, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL 33160
Correspondent:    
MICHAEL B. CHESAL
PERETZ CHESAL & HERRMANN, PL
201 S BISCAYNE BLVD STE 1750
MIAMI, FL 33131-4329
Classification Information
International Class Code(s):     036
US Class Code(s):     100, 101, 102
Primary Class:     Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
Class(es) Status:     Active
First Use Anywhere:     10/15/1980
First Use In Commerce:     10/15/1980

RK Centers Filed Lawsuit Against iProFix.com, Inc In Miami

Now RK Centers is evicting iProFix.com, Inc.
On September 13, 2012 RK Centers filed legal action in Miami-Dade Court, case number 13-2012-CC-017861-0000-23.
According to iProFix.com, Inc website, the company “located in the RK Plaza, directly above Crunch Fitness, 17070 NE Collins, Suite T-265, Sunny Isles, FL 33160” and specializes in repair and selling electronic devices such as phones, tablets, ipods and etc.
RK Centers represented by Gavin Kahn Esq, Florida Bar 976581. Gavin Kahn is RK Centers in-house attorney, who paid out of tenants pocket through RK Centers rent and maintenance charges. RK Centers office located
17100 COLLINS AVE STE225
SUNNY ISLES BCH, FL 33160
Phone:(305) 949-4110

RAANAN KATZ, RK CENTERS AND MIAMI HEAT OWNER

Raanan Katz is America’s Next Top Model?

In a recently filed response to the motion to dismiss in the Federal Court, Raanan Katz argued  that his face has commercial and search optimization value. No Kidding!

Hopefully, this time the Court will take Raanan Katz frivolous litigation practice very seriously with the highest level of punishment.


Below are Raanan Katz arguments:

“While Blogger argues that her use of the subject photograph is noncommercial (see Second Motion to Dismiss, at 13-14), under the Harper & Row definition, her own exhibits belie this position. Indeed, in at least one instance, Blogger is clearly exploiting the subject photograph with no compensation to KATZ to promote her own personal venture. Specifically, on a blog entitled "Why RK Centers Was the Wrong Choice" (Second Motion to Dismiss, Exhibit A, at 88) (D.E. 14-1), right above the unauthorized reproduction of the subject photograph, Blogger states: "I am in the process of writing a book "Why RK Centers Was the Wrong Choice."  
On this record, the Court can only assume that Blogger does, in fact, stand to profit in some way from the use of KATZ's photograph to promote her book. Otherwise, why would she use it?..."

"… Additionally, by reproducing the photograph for its apparent entertainment value and using it to draw in visitors and increase the notoriety of her websites, as well as increase her Google (and other search engine) page rank.”

Raanan Katz represented by Michael B. Chesal, Florida Bar No. 775398, Email: mchesal@pch-iplaw.com, Josh E. Saltz, Florida Bar No. 70521 Email: jsaltz@pch-iplaw.com of PERETZ CHESAL & HERRMAN, 201 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1750 Miami, Florida 33131, Telephone: 305-341-3000 Facsimile: 305-371-6807 

Memorandum Of Lease Between RK Centers and Ross For Less

Where is the GOTCHA CLAUSE in the lease agreement between RK Centers and Ross For Less? Isn't it among the most critical provisions of RK Centers and Ross For Less Memorandum of Lease? NO…

 This is another example that Raanan Katz and RK Centers apply "GOTCHA CLAUSE" exclusively to small business owners with limited or no financial legal resources. Small business owners have been beaten up and injured by RK Centers gotcha, against public policy actions. It is time to STOP it NOW!!!

“This Memorandum of Lease is effective upon recordation and is entered into by
and between R.K. CAUSEWAY PLAZA, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability company
 ("Landlord"), having its principal place of business at 17100 Collins Avenue, Suite 225, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, and ROSS FLORIDA DRESS FOR LESS, L. C., a Florida limited liability company ("Tenant"), having its principal place of business at 8311 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-3433, who agree as follows:
By written lease (the "Lease"), Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant hires from Landlord a portion of the real property located in the City of North Miami, County of Miami-Dade, State of Florida, described in Exhibit A hereto, for a term of approximately ten (10) years which term is subject to extension by Tenant for four (4) additional periods of five (5) years each.”

Where is RK Centers “standard industry” automatic lease renewal and acceleration clauses here???

RK Centers Shows No Signs Of Stopping

The recent RK Centers lawsuit 13-2012-CA-016490-0000-01, filed in Miami State Court, shows that Raanan Katz ignores and violates prior Miami State Court order entered against RK Centers.
Raanan Katz continued to include his Gotcha, AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY Clause in the leases, but moved it from paragraph 39 to 69 of the Lease.

RK Centers, Raanan Katz knowingly, maliciously incite small business owners to sign Lease with Gotcha Clause. 

Let’s get this straight. Miami State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, please, get involved and STOP Raanan Katz enrichment at public expense.
We cannot afford and do not want to have more families suffering from RK Centers "against public policy" enrichment attempts.RK Centers owners enjoy luxury lifestyle in Miami. Daniel Katz, Raanan Katz son and RK Centers owner, lives in a luxury residence at 248 Park Dr, Bal Harbour, FL 33154-1339. According to public records assessed value of the property is US$1,311,336.
Below is Daniel Katz property as seen through the Google maps.

RK Centers Plazas: Trash Or Treasure?

After careful review of some of Raanan Katz and RK Centers (former RK Associates) lease agreements, I noticed that they have one common condition and shopping plaza presentation as "HIGH END, HIGH QUALITY".
What RK Centers, Raanan Katz considers as a "high quality, higher end business"?
Low priced Asian Nail Spas, Dollar, Discount Stores are not unusual to see in RK Centers Plazas.
Probably the meaning of "HIGH END, HIGH QUALITY" is simply related to the rent amount.
Why neighbouring Aventura Mall has not rented the space to Asian Nail Spa next to Louis Vuitton store or Bal Harbour Mall did not invite Dollar Tree Store business to their Mall?
However, Aventura and Bal Harbour Malls offer valet parking services, vs to RK Centers "1 hour parking only" and tow-away services.

Aventura and Bal Harbour Mall websites present new businesses, fashion trends, social scene, videos, business directories, and whatever could potentially attract customers, making shopping experience pleasant.
RK Centers publications dedicated to promote Raanan Katz and his publicity. "Raanan Katz started out his career as a basketball player". By the way, have you seen professional basketball player 6 feet tall? No..., it's Raanan Katz.
Are RK Centers and Raanan Katz desperate to attract tenants into their plazas who will just sign RK Centers lease agreement with "gotcha", automatic lease renewal, and acceleration clauses?
Well, all the marketing approaches I have learned over the years also apply to attracting high-end clients, but there are a few steps that should be met:

1. To attract high-end clients, you need to design high-end services. It is like selling a Mercedes instead of a Hyundai. The commitment, time and energy is a must input into developing high-end services and programs that will deliver higher end results.

2. Marketing messages, materials, and marketing strategies need to communicate the message that higher-end services are offered. Perception is essential when you say "I offer high quality".

3. Then you have gained the right to charge more for your services. After all, you have organized your plaza to produce higher-end results, and done it in a way that makes your tenants feel special. They feel like they are at the Ritz-Carlton, not the Holiday Inn.