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...
How to Terminate a Tenancy in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide The termination of a tenancy occurs when a landlord legally ends a tenant's tenancy. This process is governed by specific Florida Statutes, including F.S. sections 83.56, 83.57, 83.575, 83.59, and 83.682,...
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...
Florida landlords must understand and carefully exercise their rights when a tenant terminates a lease before its natural expiration. The options available to a landlord following a tenant’s early lease termination are strictly governed by F.S. § 83.595, which allows...
Tenant Caused Property Damage: Can You Collect Without a Court Judgment? Property managers often face situations where tenants cause significant property damage—beyond ordinary wear and tear—during the lease term. The natural instinct is to pursue recovery of those...
Florida law allows landlords to terminate month-to-month or other at-will tenancies using a straightforward legal process outlined in Florida Statutes sec. 83.57. This provision is essential for landlords who wish to regain possession of their rental property without...
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...
On February 5, 2025, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal issued a key decision in Klein v. 17121 Jade Ocean Condo, LLC. The case dealt with unpaid rent, property damage, and missing items in a residential lease. The appellate court affirmed some of the trial...