by Tim Baldwin | Oct 27, 2025 | Lease Agreements
If a tenant stops paying rent and seems to have disappeared, many landlords assume they can immediately change the locks and move on. But in Florida, misjudging a tenant’s abandonment can lead to serious legal trouble. Under Florida law, abandonment is more than just...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 27, 2025 | Lease Agreements
Florida law allows a landlord to terminate a residential tenancy when the tenant has abandoned the premises. However, because the law strictly prohibits unlawful eviction, landlords must be cautious and deliberate when making an abandonment determination. Misjudging...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 20, 2025 | Law
Few events create more confusion for landlords than the death of a tenant. When the last legal occupant of a rental unit passes away, the landlord may be left with unanswered questions: Who has authority to enter the unit? Can the landlord retake possession? What...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 13, 2025 | Landlord
Video cameras are an increasingly common feature at rental properties. From Ring doorbells to full community surveillance systems, cameras can help deter crime, provide evidence in disputes, and give tenants peace of mind. But in Florida, there are important privacy...
by Tim Baldwin | Oct 6, 2025 | Law
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...
