by Ronn Wallace | Jan 18, 2024 | Evictions, Law, Lease Agreements, Notices
Several new landlord-tenant cases have been decided in Florida, and we want to share this legal update for your informational and operational edification. Below is a brief synopsis of the cases and the import of their rulings. Disclaimer: this article is not to...
by Ronn Wallace | Aug 31, 2023 | Evictions
The following is an overview of the eviction process in Florida. I. LEASE TERMINATION Before an eviction can be filed, the tenant must be terminated based on a terminable event, such as, the tenant’s failure to pay rent, cure a lease violation, committing a...
by Ronn Wallace | Jul 4, 2023 | Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law several changes to the Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Fl. St. ch. 83, pt. 2). These changes certainly affect landlords, property managers, and investors. These changes take effect on July 1, 2023. The following is a brief...
by Ronn Wallace | Mar 1, 2023 | Evictions
In any type of legal action, a settlement agreement is normally an option for the parties to resolve the case. In a settlement agreement, the parties can take control of the outcome, rather than go through litigation, with its inherent risks and, at a minimum, time...
by Ronn Wallace | Mar 1, 2023 | Security Deposits
Security deposit disputes are one of the most common contentions and issues in landlord-tenant relationships and law. Most state statutes prescribe procedures for landlords holding and claiming a security deposit and for the tenant to object to the landlord’s claim....