Florida Landlord Trap: Statute of Limitations on Damages

Florida Landlord Trap: Statute of Limitations on Damages

Many landlords assume they can wait until the end of a lease to deal with tenant damages. This approach may seem practical, especially in long-term tenancies, but it carries serious legal risks. Florida’s statute of limitations law, F.S. 95.11, sets strict deadlines...

5 Legal Reasons Landlords Can Deny Tenant Marijuana Use

5 Legal Reasons Landlords Can Deny Tenant Marijuana Use

Landlord Rights: Can You Deny Marijuana Use in Your Rental? The use of marijuana, whether for medicinal or recreational purposes, has become increasingly common as more states legalize its use. However, as a landlord, you may encounter situations where tenants wish to...

FL Landlords: New Supreme Court Forms Mean More Tenant Lawyers

FL Landlords: New Supreme Court Forms Mean More Tenant Lawyers

Florida’s Supreme Court has quietly reshaped the landscape of landlord–tenant litigation—making it far easier for tenants and unauthorized occupants to find lawyers, challenge filings, and avoid default judgments. New 2026 updates to the Summons and Unlawful Detainer...