Florida's Open Carry Ruling: What Landlords Must Know Now On September 10, 2025, Florida’s First District Court of Appeals entered a major ruling regarding a person’s right to open carry a firearm in Florida. What does this mean for landlords? This article will...
Why the Watts v. Joggers Run Case Matters for HOAs A recent court decision from the U.S. Eleventh Circuit, Watts v. Joggers Run Property Owners Association, highlights critical reasons why homeowners associations (HOAs) must rigorously comply with Fair Housing Act...
Economic Accommodations Under FHAA: Key Challenges Under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (“FHAA”), landlords and housing providers must grant reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices or services when those accommodations are necessary to afford...
A recent CBS news article highlights the problems Texas landlords are having with removing squatters and tenants from their rental property. Consequently, Texas lawmakers are considering two bills, SB 38 and SB 1333, to address the issue of squatters and improve the...
As a landlord in Florida, managing your rental property efficiently and lawfully is essential to your success. One critical component of this success lies in the strength and compliance of your residential lease agreements. While it may seem convenient and...
The recent case of Olsen v. Belton, No. 23-30829 (5th Cir. Mar. 10, 2025) serves as a stark warning to landlords: failing to provide reasonable accommodations for emotional support animals (ESAs) can result in serious legal repercussions under the Fair Housing Act...
Alfred Lenoris Davis, also known as Rod Lesperance, was convicted of access-device fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1029(a)(1) for using a counterfeit driver’s license to pass a background check and rent a luxury condominium unit at 400 Sunny Isles in Florida. Davis presented...
Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Eviction Moratorium "Takings" In a closely watched case, GHP Management Corp. v. City of Los Angeles, on June 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a major constitutional question: whether government-imposed eviction...
Florida Landlord Alert: Luxury Housing Lawsuit Breakdown The Washington Attorney General filed suit against FPI Management, Inc. and a group of affiliated property owners and managers (collectively “Defendants”) for alleged deceptive and unfair practices at five...
Landlord Safety Alert: When Rent Collection Turns Violent Tenant criminal or violent activity can create severe challenges for landlords, particularly when disputes escalate into violence. The case of Ortiz v. State, 6D2023-3214 (Fla. 6th DCA Jul. 18, 2025) highlights...