by Tim Baldwin | Apr 21, 2025 | Landlord
Property managers have a legal and ethical obligation to maintain safe and habitable living conditions for their tenants. As the Multifamily Dive recently reported, a recent $6.6 million jury award in a toxic mold lawsuit against Anza Management underscores the severe...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 14, 2025 | Law
In a recent case, Childers v. Allstate Indemnity Co., a Texas landlord learned the hard way that failing to adhere to their insurance policy terms can have devastating financial consequences. The ruling serves as a critical reminder to property owners: insurance...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Florida’s First Ruling on “Stand By and Do Nothing” Tenant Abandonment Florida landlords often face difficult decisions when a tenant abandons a rental property before the lease term expires. Florida Statutes sec. 83.595(1)-(4) outlines the remedies...
by Tim Baldwin | Apr 2, 2025 | Evictions
Introduction: A $17M Warning for Property Owners The case of 940 Ocean Drive, LLC v. Sobe U.S., LLC serves as a cautionary tale for landlords and property managers about the importance of honesty, good faith, and legal compliance in handling lease disputes. This case,...
by Tim Baldwin | Mar 31, 2025 | Law
On February 5, 2025, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling in Klein v. 17121 Jade Ocean Condo, LLC, providing important clarity on how landlords can recover costs for unpaid rent, property damage, and missing items in residential lease...
