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Security Deposit Mistakes That Can Get Florida Landlords Sued
A recent lawsuit out of Minnesota serves as a warning to landlords everywhere: mishandling security deposits can lead to state enforcement actions, heavy penalties, and reputational damage. Florida landlords should take note: F.S. 83.49 imposes strict rules on...
Security Deposit Mistakes That Can Get Florida Landlords Sued
Think your security-deposit process is airtight? Think again. Florida landlords lose thousands every year; not because tenants are right but because landlords miss a few strict rules under F.S. 83.49. A recent state lawsuit in Minnesota shows how deposit deductions...
When a Tenant Changes Address: Lessons for Storage Unit Landlords
Florida’s self-storage laws give facility owners a lien against a tenant’s stored property when rent isn’t paid, but those same laws impose strict notice requirements before the owner can sell a tenant’s belongings. A recent appellate case, Krocka v. Public Storage,...
When a Tenant Changes Address: Lessons for Storage Unit Landlords
A recent Florida appellate case shows how even the largest storage companies can lose a lawsuit by missing one simple detail: updating a tenant’s address. In Krocka v. Public Storage, Inc., a long-term storage tenant mailed the company a certified letter giving his...
How to Avoid an FCCPA Violation in Florida
A recent case, Passco Cypress Creek DST v. Neidinger, 2D2024-1982 (2nd DCA 2025), highlights the issues surrounding a tenant’s notice of non-renewal and resulting liquidated damages for failing to give the landlord proper notice. The dispute illustrates how easily a...