by Tim Baldwin | Jun 8, 2026 | Real Cases
Real estate ownership—whether with a spouse, family member, friend, or business partner—can become a financial minefield if the parties fail to document their rights and obligations. A recent appellate case, Lantz v. Gibson, illustrates how even well-intentioned...
by Tim Baldwin | Jun 1, 2026 | fair housing
The Old Reality: Landlords Felt Trapped by ESA Requests For years, emotional support animal requests have been one of the biggest headaches in property management. One week it is a legitimate accommodation request for a trained assistance animal. The next week it is...
by Tim Baldwin | May 25, 2026 | Law
Since 2006, I have emphasized that the rental housing industry was heading toward a reckoning over “hidden fees”, confusing pricing structures, and inconsistent disclosures. In 2025, that reckoning arrived, and it arrived in the form of a landmark lawsuit and...
by Tim Baldwin | May 18, 2026 | Evictions
Florida eviction law moves fast, and in summary-procedure cases, the smallest procedural mistake can determine the entire outcome. The recent case Fisher v. Housing Authority of Key West shows exactly how quickly a landlord can win possession when the correct...
by Tim Baldwin | May 11, 2026 | Real Cases
When a commercial tenant stops paying rent, every day of delay costs a landlord real money. But in Florida, the difference between a fast, decisive eviction and a drawn-out legal mess often comes down to one thing: whether your attorney understands the strict...
