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...
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...
Florida Landlord Alert: Common Tenant Nuisance Problems When it comes to rental properties, tenants can create private nuisances in a variety of ways. Some of the most common examples include: Noise Complaints: When Tenants Disturb Neighbors Loud music, parties, or...
In Florida, property managers, especially apartment managers, must deal with noise complaints reported by tenants, and many times, it is a "he said, she said" situation. To be able to enforce lease obligations on the tenant, the property manager must have sufficient...
In recent years, the significance of climate resilience and transparency in the housing market has taken center stage, especially in states like Florida, where natural disasters such as hurricanes and flooding are a persistent threat. One critical aspect of this...
In Florida, landlords of multiple connected rental units need to know the legal requirements of an HVAC system and its relationship to the rental units. In general, the rental units can share the same HVAC system, but there are specific regulations and codes that...