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...
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...
Evictions don’t always end when the tenant moves out. Sometimes, the losing tenant strikes back with new claims, alleging unfair practices, harassment, or violations of consumer protection laws. A recent federal case, Lacayo v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2019 U.S. Dist....
Landlords routinely apply uniform rules to promote fairness especially when it comes to fees for parking, amenities, or services. But what happens when a tenant with a disability requests that a fee be waived as a "reasonable accommodation"? The Fair Housing Act (FHA)...
A common notice that landlords use in Florida regarding tenant violations other than non-payment of rent is what is known as the 7 Day Notice to Cure and 7 Day Notice to Terminate (non-curable violation). These notices are governed by F.S. 83.56(2)(a) and (b) and...
As a landlord, it is important to have an accurate and easy-to-read rent payment ledger. There are software programs, of course, that can assist you in this regard, but landlords should know what kind of rent payment ledger they should use, especially if an eviction...
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...
Exterminator in Home One common landlord task is to access the rental property for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and showings. This article addresses legal obligations of landlords and tenants and practical operation methods of accessing the property. F.S...
The 3 Day Notice to Pay or Vacate is a critical tool for landlords in Florida when dealing with tenants who fail to pay rent on time. While the statute governing this notice may appear simple on its face, courts have ruled on what constitutes a legally sufficient or...