Landlord Liability for Tenant Violence and Criminal Acts

Landlord Liability for Tenant Violence and Criminal Acts

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 Landlord Guide to Security Camera & Privacy Laws

Florida Landlord Guide to Security Camera & Privacy Laws

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...

Avoiding Landlord Liability for Negligence

Avoiding Landlord Liability for Negligence

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...