Think your security-deposit process is airtight? Think again. Florida landlords lose thousands every year; not because tenants are right but because landlords miss a few strict rules under F.S. 83.49. A recent state lawsuit in Minnesota shows how deposit deductions...
A recent Florida appellate case shows how even the largest storage companies can lose a lawsuit by missing one simple detail: updating a tenant’s address. In Krocka v. Public Storage, Inc., a long-term storage tenant mailed the company a certified letter giving his...
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...
Can You Charge a Tenant for Not Giving Move-Out Notice in Florida? Florida law provides residential landlords with the ability to charge a tenant liquidated damages if the tenant fails to provide proper notice of their intent to vacate at the end of the lease term....