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Florida Evictions vs Condo Arbitration Rules Explained
Florida landlords who operate in condominiums or homeowner associations often face questions about where and how their disputes must be handled, particularly whether they must go through arbitration or court. A recent appellate decision from the Fourth District Court...
FL Landlord Guide: Sidewalk Trip & Fall Liability Explained
Not every bump in the sidewalk becomes a lawsuit but some do. In Jackson v. Florida Department of Transportation, 50 Fla. L. Weekly D2224b (Fla. 5th DCA Oct. 10, 2025), the appellate court drew an important line for property owners and managers. The court ruled that a...
Punitive Damages and Contractor Liability in Florida
Can a property management company face punitive damages when a contractor it hires causes injury? It’s certainly possible, but in Marichal v. Malu One, LLC, Case No. 2023-014346-CA-01 (Miami-Dade Cir. Ct. June 4, 2025), a Miami-Dade Circuit Court answered 'no' where...
Florida Tenant Referral Rules: $50 Credit Limit
Running rental property often means finding creative ways to keep your units filled with reliable tenants. Some landlords like the idea of 'tenant referral programs' — rewarding current residents who bring in friends, family, or coworkers as new renters. These...
When Can a Judge Stay an Eviction?
Eviction law in Florida is built on strict statutory rules designed to protect both landlords and tenants. But when tenants fail to follow those rules, courts cannot step in to create exceptions based on sympathy or seeming “fairness”. A recent case from Florida’s...