Landlord Liability Alert: When Violence Occurs in a Rental Unit Violent incidents between tenants and third parties can pose major legal, safety, and reputational risks to landlords. A recent case from Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal, Smith v. State of...
Florida Security Camera Laws: What Landlords Can and Can't Do Video cameras are an increasingly common feature at rental properties. From Ring doorbells to full community surveillance systems, cameras can help deter crime, provide evidence in disputes, and give...
The recent case of Geraldo Podesta Perez v. Belmont at Ryals Chase Condominium Association, Inc. and Webb Realty Consultants, Inc., 49 Fla. L. Weekly D1939a (Pasco Co., September 25, 2024) highlights crucial lessons for landlords on the importance of fulfilling their...
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...
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...